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. For a house in Newburn we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- NE15 and NE40
- Location
- 5 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Newburn involve?
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Newburn?
Here is what usually applies to a Newburn 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 Newburn?
| 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 Newburn 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?
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 Newburn landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Newburn:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Newburn
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.
Which postcodes in Newburn do you work in?
All of them, including NE15 and NE40, and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear.
Does a shared house in Newburn 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 Newburn?
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 Newburn
- Gosforth · 5 mi
- Newcastle upon Tyne · 5 mi
- Gateshead · 6 mi
- Felling · 7 mi
- Wallsend · 8 mi
- Stanley · 8 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
Other HMO services in Newburn
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Newburn
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Newburn
- Communal kitchen refits in Newburn
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newburn
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Newburn
- Fire doors in Newburn
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Newburn
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Newburn