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. Bridgwater is 29 miles south-west 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.
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- TA6
- Location
- 29 miles south-west of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bridgwater involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Certificates and photos for each item
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Bridgwater?
Here is what usually applies to a Bridgwater job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Bridgwater?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Bridgwater follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Bridgwater, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Bridgwater landlords need it?
Landlords in Bridgwater most often ask us for this when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bridgwater
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.
How far do you travel from Bridgwater?
We cover the whole of Somerset and work UK-wide. For Bridgwater the nearest towns on our list are Burnham-on-Sea (8 miles), Taunton (9 miles), Weston-super-Mare (15 miles).
Does a shared house in Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater?
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 Bridgwater
- Burnham-on-Sea · 8 mi
- Taunton · 9 mi
- Weston-super-Mare · 15 mi
- Mendip · 18 mi
- Yeovil · 21 mi
- Barry · 22 mi
- All of Somerset
Other HMO services in Bridgwater
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bridgwater
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bridgwater
- Communal kitchen refits in Bridgwater
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bridgwater
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bridgwater
- Fire doors in Bridgwater
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Bridgwater
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bridgwater