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. For a house in Wellingborough we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Northamptonshire, England
- Postcodes
- NN8, NN9 and NN29
- Location
- 27 miles south-west of Peterborough
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wellingborough involve?
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Wellingborough?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wellingborough must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Wellingborough?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Wellingborough can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Wellingborough, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Wellingborough landlords need it?
Landlords in Wellingborough most often ask us for this when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wellingborough
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 Wellingborough do you work in?
All of them, including NN8, NN9 and NN29, and the surrounding parts of Northamptonshire.
Does a shared house in Wellingborough need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Wellingborough?
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 Wellingborough
- Rushden · 4 mi
- Kettering · 7 mi
- Northampton · 9 mi
- Corby · 13 mi
- Bedford · 15 mi
- Market Harborough · 15 mi
- All of Northamptonshire
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