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 Hebburn, a town of about 21,000 people in Tyne and Wear, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- NE28, NE31 and NE32
- Location
- 4 miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hebburn involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in Hebburn?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hebburn must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Hebburn?
| 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 – £4,600 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £740 – £1,850 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £370 | inspection |
Prices in Hebburn are shown with our regional adjustment for North East (below 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 Hebburn, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Hebburn 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 Hebburn
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 Hebburn?
Yes. We work across Hebburn and the NE28, NE31 and NE32 postcode areas, plus the rest of Tyne and Wear. Nearby places we also cover include Jarrow, Wallsend, Felling.
Does a shared house in Hebburn 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 Hebburn?
Our guide ranges for North 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 Hebburn
- Jarrow · 1 mi
- Wallsend · 1 mi
- Felling · 3 mi
- Gateshead · 4 mi
- South Shields · 4 mi
- Newcastle upon Tyne · 4 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear