- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- OX, RG, SN, GL
- Main towns
- Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon, Bicester, Didcot
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Oxfordshire involve?
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Oxfordshire?
- 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 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 Oxfordshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,700 – £5,600 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £170 – £450 | 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 Oxfordshire
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Oxfordshire
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.
Can you help with an improvement notice?
Yes. We carry out the works listed in the notice and give you evidence of completion. Legal questions about the notice are for your adviser.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Oxfordshire?
Yes, across the whole of Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon.
Who licenses HMOs in Oxfordshire?
HMOs in Oxfordshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Oxfordshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Oxfordshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Oxfordshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Oxfordshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Oxfordshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Oxfordshire
- Fire doors in Oxfordshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Oxfordshire
- House to HMO conversion in Oxfordshire