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. Loughton is 28 miles west of Birmingham. We price licence condition and schedule-of-works there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Shropshire, England
- Postcodes
- DY14 and WV16
- Location
- 28 miles west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Loughton involve?
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Loughton?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Loughton 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:
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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 Loughton?
| 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 |
Prices in Loughton are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Loughton landlords need it?
Landlords in Loughton most often ask us for this when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Loughton
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 Loughton do you work in?
All of them, including DY14 and WV16, and the surrounding parts of Shropshire.
Does a shared house in Loughton 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 Loughton?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Loughton
- Stourport-on-Severn · 14 mi
- Kidderminster · 14 mi
- Kingswinford · 17 mi
- Telford · 18 mi
- Stourbridge · 18 mi
- Wellington · 19 mi
- All of Shropshire