HMO licence condition works across Northumberland

In short: 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. We carry this out across Northumberland, priced against the HMO rules for England and the council’s own standards.

Nation: England
Pricing region: North East
Postcode areas: NE, TD, DH, CA
Main towns: Blyth, Cramlington, Ashington

What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Northumberland involve?

Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Advice on items that need a specialist
Certificates and photos for each item
A completion letter for your licence file
Programme set to meet the council deadline
Follow-up works after re-inspection

Which rules apply in Northumberland?

Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
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.
National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.

Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.

How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Northumberland?

Regional adjustment for North East. Planning budgets: see our prices page.
Item	UK typical	Local guide	Per
Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate)	£1,500 – £5,000	£1,400 – £4,600	house
Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides)	£800 – £2,000	£740 – £1,850	house
FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted	£300 – £600	£280 – £550	door
EICR, 5+ bedroom house	£150 – £400	£140 – £370	inspection

Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.

Licence condition and schedule-of-works by town in Northumberland

Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Northumberland

Can you meet a council deadline?

In most cases, yes, if we see the list early. Send it to us as soon as you get it and we will tell you straight away if a deadline looks tight.

Do you deal with the council for me?

We give you the evidence and can talk the council through the works if you want. The licence and any correspondence stay in your name.

Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Northumberland?

Yes, across the whole of Northumberland, including Blyth, Cramlington, Ashington.

Who licenses HMOs in Northumberland?

HMOs in Northumberland are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.

Licence condition and schedule-of-works across Northumberland

What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Northumberland involve?

Which rules apply in Northumberland?

How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Northumberland?

Licence condition and schedule-of-works by town in Northumberland

Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Northumberland

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