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 Didcot 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
- OX11
- Location
- 10 miles south of Oxford
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Didcot involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in Didcot?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Didcot 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.
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Didcot?
| 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 Didcot follows a site visit.
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.
When do Didcot landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Didcot
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 cover all of Didcot?
Yes. We work across Didcot and the OX11 postcode areas, plus the rest of Oxfordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Abingdon, Oxford, Thatcham.
Does a shared house in Didcot 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 Didcot?
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 Didcot
- Abingdon · 5 mi
- Oxford · 10 mi
- Thatcham · 14 mi
- Newbury · 15 mi
- Reading · 16 mi
- Witney · 16 mi
- All of Oxfordshire
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- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Didcot