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 Horley, a town of about 21,000 people in Surrey, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- RH6
- Location
- 23 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Horley involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Horley?
Here is what usually applies to a Horley job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Horley?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Horley follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Horley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Horley landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Horley:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Horley
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 Horley?
Yes. We work across Horley and the RH6 postcode areas, plus the rest of Surrey. Nearby places we also cover include Crawley, Redhill, Reigate.
Does a shared house in Horley 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 Horley?
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 Horley
- Crawley · 4 mi
- Redhill · 5 mi
- Reigate · 5 mi
- East Grinstead · 7 mi
- Caterham · 8 mi
- Coulsdon · 10 mi
- All of Surrey