HMORefurbishment

Surrey, England

Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Woking

We carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works in Woking, 20 miles south-east of Reading, working to the HMO rules that apply in England and to the council’s written HMO standards.

Newly fitted fire door with intumescent strips, smoke seals and overhead closer

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. Landlords in Woking (GU21 and GU22) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.

Area
Surrey, England
Postcodes
GU21 and GU22
Location
20 miles south-east of Reading
Pricing region
South East

What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Woking involve?

  • A completion letter for your licence file
  • Item-by-item price against the council’s list
  • Liaison with you before the council revisits
  • Certificates and photos for each item
  • Follow-up works after re-inspection

Which rules apply in Woking?

Here is what usually applies to a Woking 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.
  • 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 Woking?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate)£1,500 – £5,000£1,700 – £5,600house
Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides)£800 – £2,000£900 – £2,250house
FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted£300 – £600£340 – £670door
EICR, 5+ bedroom house£150 – £400£170 – £450inspection

These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Woking follows a site visit.

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 Woking landlords need it?

We usually get the call when:

  • A licence granted with conditions
  • An inspection letter or schedule of works

Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Woking

Can you meet a council deadline?

In most cases, yes, if we see the list early. Send it to us as soon as you get it and we will tell you straight away if a deadline looks tight.

How far do you travel from Woking?

We cover the whole of Surrey and work UK-wide. For Woking the nearest towns on our list are Guildford (6 miles), Egham (8 miles), Walton-on-Thames (8 miles).

Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Woking?

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 Woking?

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.

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