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. For a house in Weston-super-Mare we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- BS22 and BS23
- Location
- 18 miles south-west of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Weston-super-Mare involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Weston-super-Mare?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Weston-super-Mare 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.
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Weston-super-Mare?
| 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 Weston-super-Mare follows a site visit.
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 Weston-super-Mare landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Weston-super-Mare
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 Weston-super-Mare do you work in?
All of them, including BS22 and BS23, and the surrounding parts of Somerset.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Weston-super-Mare?
With the local council for the address. 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 Weston-super-Mare?
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 Weston-super-Mare
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- Penarth · 11 mi
- Nailsea · 11 mi
- Cardiff · 13 mi
- Portishead · 13 mi
- All of Somerset
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Weston-super-Mare
- Fire doors in Weston-super-Mare
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Weston-super-Mare
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Weston-super-Mare