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 Aberdare 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
- Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF44
- Location
- 20 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdare involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
Which rules apply in Aberdare?
The rules below are the Wales-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Aberdare before we price.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs with 3 or more storeys and 5 or more people in 2 or more households; Wales did not adopt England’s 2018 change.
- Fitness for human habitation rules require mains-powered, interlinked smoke alarms on every storey and CO alarms where there is a gas, oil or solid-fuel appliance.
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Aberdare?
| 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 – £4,700 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Aberdare 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 Aberdare, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Aberdare landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Aberdare:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdare
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.
How far do you travel from Aberdare?
We cover the whole of Rhondda Cynon Taf and work UK-wide. For Aberdare the nearest towns on our list are Rhondda (4 miles), Merthyr Tydfil (4 miles), Tonypandy (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Aberdare?
With the local council for the address. Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Aberdare?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Aberdare
- Rhondda · 4 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 4 mi
- Tonypandy · 6 mi
- Treharris · 7 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 8 mi
- Gelligaer · 9 mi
- All of Rhondda Cynon Taf
Other HMO services in Aberdare
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Aberdare
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Aberdare
- Communal kitchen refits in Aberdare
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Aberdare
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Aberdare
- Fire doors in Aberdare
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Aberdare
- Student HMO refurbishment in Aberdare