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. Rhondda is 17 miles north-west of Cardiff. We price licence condition and schedule-of-works there against Wales’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF42 and CF43
- Location
- 17 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rhondda involve?
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Rhondda?
Here is what usually applies to a Rhondda job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Rhondda?
| 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 |
Prices in Rhondda are shown with our regional adjustment for Wales (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Rhondda, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Rhondda landlords need it?
Landlords in Rhondda most often ask us for this when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rhondda
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 Rhondda?
Yes. We work across Rhondda and the CF42 and CF43 postcode areas, plus the rest of Rhondda Cynon Taf. Nearby places we also cover include Tonypandy, Aberdare, Pontypridd.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Rhondda?
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 Rhondda?
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 Rhondda
- Tonypandy · 3 mi
- Aberdare · 4 mi
- Pontypridd · 6 mi
- Treharris · 6 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 7 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 7 mi
- All of Rhondda Cynon Taf
Other HMO services in Rhondda
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Rhondda
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Rhondda
- Communal kitchen refits in Rhondda
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Rhondda
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Rhondda
- Fire doors in Rhondda
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Rhondda
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Rhondda