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 Aston, a town of about 32,000 people in West Midlands, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- B6, B7 and B8
- Location
- 1 miles north-east of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aston involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Aston?
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 Aston before we price.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Aston?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,500 – £5,000 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £150 – £400 | inspection |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for West Midlands, where costs run in line with the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Aston follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Aston landlords need it?
Landlords in Aston 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 Aston
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.
How far do you travel from Aston?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Aston the nearest towns on our list are Birmingham (1 miles), Washwood Heath (2 miles), Smethwick (4 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Aston?
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 Aston?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Aston
- Birmingham · 1 mi
- Washwood Heath · 2 mi
- Smethwick · 4 mi
- Acocks Green · 4 mi
- West Bromwich · 5 mi
- Sutton Coldfield · 5 mi
- All of West Midlands