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. Longton is 3 miles south-east of Stoke-on-Trent. 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
- Staffordshire, England
- Postcodes
- ST3
- Location
- 3 miles south-east of Stoke-on-Trent
- Council
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Longton involve?
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Longton?
Here is what usually applies to a Longton 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.
- 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 assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | Proposed City-wide Article 4 Direction proposed (cabinet package announced 4 Aug 2026); not yet in force. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Proposed City-wide additional HMO licensing proposed, subject to statutory consultation (Aug 2026). |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Longton before you buy or start work. Source: Stoke-on-Trent City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Longton?
| 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 Longton 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 Longton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Longton landlords need it?
Landlords in Longton most often ask us for this when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Longton
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.
How far do you travel from Longton?
We cover the whole of Staffordshire and work UK-wide. For Longton the nearest towns on our list are Stoke-on-Trent (3 miles), Newcastle under Lyme (4 miles), Kidsgrove (8 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Longton?
Longton is covered by Stoke-on-Trent City 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 Longton?
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 Longton
- Stoke-on-Trent · 3 mi
- Newcastle under Lyme · 4 mi
- Kidsgrove · 8 mi
- Stafford · 12 mi
- Congleton · 13 mi
- Crewe · 15 mi
- All of Staffordshire
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