- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- SY, TF, WV, DY
- Main towns
- Telford, Shrewsbury, Loughton, Wellington
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Shropshire involve?
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
Which rules apply in Shropshire?
- 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 can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
- 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 Shropshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,500 – £5,000 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £150 – £400 | 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 Shropshire
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Shropshire
What if the council disagrees with the work?
We build to the written list and standards. If the council asks for more, we price the extra items separately.
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.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Shropshire?
Yes, across the whole of Shropshire, including Telford, Shrewsbury, Loughton.
Who licenses HMOs in Shropshire?
HMOs in Shropshire 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 Shropshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Shropshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Shropshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Shropshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Shropshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Shropshire
- Fire doors in Shropshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Shropshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Shropshire