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 Ewell, a town of about 40,000 people in Surrey, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- KT17, KT19 and SM3
- Location
- 12 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Ewell involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in Ewell?
Here is what usually applies to a Ewell job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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 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 Ewell?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,700 – £5,600 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £170 – £450 | inspection |
Prices in Ewell are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above 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 Ewell, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Ewell landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Ewell
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 Ewell?
We cover the whole of Surrey and work UK-wide. For Ewell the nearest towns on our list are Epsom (2 miles), Sutton (2 miles), Banstead (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Ewell 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 Ewell?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Ewell
- Epsom · 2 mi
- Sutton · 2 mi
- Banstead · 3 mi
- New Malden · 4 mi
- Surbiton · 4 mi
- Carshalton · 4 mi
- All of Surrey
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