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. North Shields is 7 miles north-east of Newcastle upon Tyne. We price licence condition and schedule-of-works there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- NE29 and NE30
- Location
- 7 miles north-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in North Shields involve?
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in North Shields?
Here is what usually applies to a North Shields job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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 North Shields?
| 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 North Shields 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 North Shields landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in North Shields
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.
Which postcodes in North Shields do you work in?
All of them, including NE29 and NE30, and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear.
Does a shared house in North Shields 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 North Shields?
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 North Shields
- Tynemouth · 1 mi
- South Shields · 1 mi
- Whitley Bay · 2 mi
- Jarrow · 3 mi
- Wallsend · 4 mi
- Hebburn · 4 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
Other HMO services in North Shields
- HMO fire safety upgrades in North Shields
- Rewires and EICR remedials in North Shields
- Communal kitchen refits in North Shields
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in North Shields
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in North Shields
- Fire doors in North Shields
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in North Shields
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in North Shields