In short: 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. We carry this out across Swansea, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- SA
- Main towns
- Swansea, Gorseinon, Clydach
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Swansea involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Swansea?
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- Fitness for human habitation rules require mains-powered, interlinked smoke alarms on every storey and CO alarms where there is a gas, oil or solid-fuel appliance.
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
Swansea Council: local HMO schemes
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in Castle, Uplands, St Thomas and Waterfront wards from 14 Feb 2026 for five years (replaced 2020 Castle/Uplands scheme). |
|---|---|
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Swansea before you buy or start work. Source: Swansea Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Swansea?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,400 – £4,700 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works by town in Swansea
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Swansea
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.
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.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Swansea?
Yes, across the whole of Swansea, including Swansea, Gorseinon, Clydach.
Who licenses HMOs in Swansea?
Swansea council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Swansea
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Swansea
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Swansea
- Communal kitchen refits in Swansea
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Swansea
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Swansea
- Fire doors in Swansea
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Swansea
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Swansea