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 Gorseinon, a town of about 21,000 people in Swansea, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Swansea, Wales
- Postcodes
- SA4
- Location
- 5 miles north-west of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gorseinon involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Certificates and photos for each item
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Gorseinon?
The rules below are the Wales-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Gorseinon before we price.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Gorseinon?
| 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 |
Prices in Gorseinon are shown with our regional adjustment for Wales (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Gorseinon landlords need it?
Landlords in Gorseinon most often ask us for this when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gorseinon
Do you deal with the council for me?
We give you the evidence and can talk the council through the works if you want. The licence and any correspondence stay in your name.
Do you cover all of Gorseinon?
Yes. We work across Gorseinon and the SA4 postcode areas, plus the rest of Swansea. Nearby places we also cover include Llanelli, Swansea, Clydach.
Does a shared house in Gorseinon need an HMO licence?
In Wales, mandatory licensing covers HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people. Many councils, including Cardiff and Swansea, also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Gorseinon?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Gorseinon
- Llanelli · 5 mi
- Swansea · 5 mi
- Clydach · 6 mi
- Ammanford · 9 mi
- Briton Ferry · 10 mi
- Neath · 10 mi
- All of Swansea
Other HMO services in Gorseinon
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Gorseinon
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Gorseinon
- Communal kitchen refits in Gorseinon
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gorseinon
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Gorseinon
- Fire doors in Gorseinon
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Gorseinon
- House to HMO conversion in Gorseinon