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 Burton upon Trent, a place of roughly 120,000 people in Staffordshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Staffordshire, England
- Postcodes
- DE13, DE14 and DE15
- Location
- 23 miles south-west of Nottingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Burton upon Trent involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Burton upon Trent?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Burton upon Trent 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:
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Burton upon Trent?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,500 – £5,000 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £150 – £400 | inspection |
Prices in Burton upon Trent are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with 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 Burton upon Trent, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Burton upon Trent landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Burton upon Trent:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Burton upon Trent
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 cover all of Burton upon Trent?
Yes. We work across Burton upon Trent and the DE13, DE14 and DE15 postcode areas, plus the rest of Staffordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Swadlincote, Derby, Lichfield.
Does a shared house in Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Burton upon Trent
- Swadlincote · 4 mi
- Derby · 11 mi
- Lichfield · 12 mi
- Tamworth · 12 mi
- Rugeley · 13 mi
- Coalville · 13 mi
- All of Staffordshire
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