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. Bath is 12 miles south-east of Bristol. 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. Bath has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- BA1
- Location
- 12 miles south-east of Bristol
- Council
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Pricing region
- South West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bath involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Bath?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Bath before we price.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
Bath and North East Somerset Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) covers the whole City of Bath (not the wider district), in effect 1 Jul 2013. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Bath before you buy or start work. Source: Bath and North East Somerset Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Bath?
| 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 |
Prices in Bath are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above 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 Bath, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Bath.
When do Bath landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bath
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.
How far do you travel from Bath?
We cover the whole of Somerset and work UK-wide. For Bath the nearest towns on our list are Trowbridge (8 miles), Kingswood (8 miles), Mangotsfield (10 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Bath?
Bath is covered by Bath and North East Somerset Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Bath?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Bath
- Trowbridge · 8 mi
- Kingswood · 8 mi
- Mangotsfield · 10 mi
- Frome · 10 mi
- Bristol · 12 mi
- Yate · 12 mi
- All of Somerset