- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South West
- Postcode areas
- TA, BA, BS, DT
- Main towns
- Mendip, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Somerset involve?
- 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
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
Which rules apply in Somerset?
- 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.
- 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 Somerset?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,550 – £5,200 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | 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 Somerset
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Somerset
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.
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.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Somerset?
Yes, across the whole of Somerset, including Mendip, Bath, Weston-super-Mare.
Who licenses HMOs in Somerset?
HMOs in Somerset 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 Somerset
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Somerset
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Somerset
- Communal kitchen refits in Somerset
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Somerset
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Somerset
- Fire doors in Somerset
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Somerset
- EPC and energy upgrades in Somerset