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 Bicester 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
- Oxfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- OX6, OX25, OX26 and OX27
- Location
- 11 miles north-east of Oxford
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bicester involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Bicester?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bicester 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:
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Bicester?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Bicester follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Bicester, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Bicester landlords need it?
Landlords in Bicester 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 Bicester
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.
Which postcodes in Bicester do you work in?
All of them, including OX6, OX25, OX26 and OX27, and the surrounding parts of Oxfordshire.
Does a shared house in Bicester 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 Bicester?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Bicester
- Oxford · 11 mi
- Banbury · 14 mi
- Aylesbury · 16 mi
- Witney · 16 mi
- Abingdon · 17 mi
- Bletchley · 19 mi
- All of Oxfordshire