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. In Yeovil, a town of around 50,000 people in Somerset, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- BA20, BA22 and DT9
- Location
- 36 miles south of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Yeovil involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
Which rules apply in Yeovil?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Yeovil 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:
- 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.
- 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 Yeovil?
| 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 Yeovil 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?
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 Yeovil landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Yeovil:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Yeovil
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.
Which postcodes in Yeovil do you work in?
All of them, including BA20, BA22 and DT9, and the surrounding parts of Somerset.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Yeovil?
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 Yeovil?
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 Yeovil
- Mendip · 20 mi
- Bridgwater · 21 mi
- Taunton · 21 mi
- Weymouth · 24 mi
- Frome · 24 mi
- Burnham-on-Sea · 26 mi
- All of Somerset