- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Main towns
- Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Vale of Glamorgan involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Certificates and photos for each item
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Vale of Glamorgan?
- 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.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Vale of Glamorgan?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works by town in Vale of Glamorgan
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Vale of Glamorgan
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.
Can you meet a council deadline?
In most cases, yes, if we see the list early. Send it to us as soon as you get it and we will tell you straight away if a deadline looks tight.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Vale of Glamorgan?
Yes, across the whole of Vale of Glamorgan, including Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major.
Who licenses HMOs in Vale of Glamorgan?
Vale of Glamorgan council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Vale of Glamorgan
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Vale of Glamorgan
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Vale of Glamorgan
- Communal kitchen refits in Vale of Glamorgan
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Vale of Glamorgan
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Vale of Glamorgan
- Fire doors in Vale of Glamorgan
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Vale of Glamorgan
- House to HMO conversion in Vale of Glamorgan