Licence condition works are the jobs a council asks for before or after granting an HMO licence: things like extra detection, fire doors, a second bathroom, kitchen changes or repairs. Northampton is 29 miles east of Coventry. We price licence condition and schedule-of-works there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for. Northampton has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Northamptonshire, England
- Postcodes
- NN1, NN2 and NN5
- Location
- 29 miles east of Coventry
- Council
- West Northamptonshire Council
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Northampton involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Certificates and photos for each item
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Northampton?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Northampton before we price.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
West Northamptonshire Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 directions cover several areas of Northampton (from 2011 onwards). |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in 20 wards across Northampton and Daventry 24 Feb 2025-23 Feb 2030 (replaced 2020-2025 scheme). |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Northampton before you buy or start work. Source: West Northamptonshire Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Northampton?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,450 – £4,850 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £150 – £390 | inspection |
Prices in Northampton are shown with our regional adjustment for East Midlands (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow Set by the council’s deadline on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
For student houses in Northampton, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Northampton landlords need it?
Landlords in Northampton most often ask us for this when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Northampton
What if the council disagrees with the work?
We build to the written list and standards. If the council asks for more, we price the extra items separately.
Which postcodes in Northampton do you work in?
All of them, including NN1, NN2 and NN5, and the surrounding parts of Northamptonshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Northampton?
Northampton is covered by West Northamptonshire Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Northampton?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works near Northampton
- Wellingborough · 9 mi
- Daventry · 12 mi
- Rushden · 12 mi
- Kettering · 12 mi
- Milton Keynes · 15 mi
- Market Harborough · 16 mi
- All of Northamptonshire
Other HMO services in Northampton
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- Rewires and EICR remedials in Northampton
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