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 Sunderland we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. Sunderland has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- NE85, SR1, SR6 and SR9
- Location
- 10 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Sunderland involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Sunderland?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Sunderland before we price.
- 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.
- 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 Sunderland?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North East, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Sunderland follows a site visit.
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.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Sunderland.
When do Sunderland landlords need it?
Landlords in Sunderland most often ask us for this when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Sunderland
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.
How far do you travel from Sunderland?
We cover the whole of Tyne and Wear and work UK-wide. For Sunderland the nearest towns on our list are Seaham (5 miles), Washington (5 miles), Houghton-Le-Spring (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Sunderland?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Sunderland?
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 Sunderland
- Seaham · 5 mi
- Washington · 5 mi
- Houghton-Le-Spring · 6 mi
- Jarrow · 7 mi
- South Shields · 7 mi
- Hebburn · 7 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
Other HMO services in Sunderland
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Sunderland
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Sunderland
- Communal kitchen refits in Sunderland
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Sunderland
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Sunderland
- Fire doors in Sunderland
- Student HMO refurbishment in Sunderland
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Sunderland