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. Birmingham is in West Midlands. 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. With students as well as working sharers renting in Birmingham, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- B1, B12, B18 and B19
- Council
- Birmingham City Council
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Birmingham involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Birmingham?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Birmingham must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
Birmingham City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) in force since 8 June 2020. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area City-wide additional HMO licensing (3-4 occupants, 2+ households) in force since 5 June 2023 (five-year designation). |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 25 designated wards since 5 June 2023 (five-year designation). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Birmingham before you buy or start work. Source: Birmingham City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Birmingham?
| 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 |
Prices in Birmingham are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Birmingham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Birmingham.
When do Birmingham landlords need it?
Landlords in Birmingham most often ask us for this when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Birmingham
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.
Do you cover all of Birmingham?
Yes. We work across Birmingham and the B1, B12, B18 and B19 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Midlands. Nearby places we also cover include Aston, Smethwick, Washwood Heath.
Which council covers HMOs in Birmingham?
Birmingham is covered by Birmingham City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Birmingham?
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 Birmingham
- Aston · 1 mi
- Smethwick · 3 mi
- Washwood Heath · 3 mi
- Acocks Green · 4 mi
- West Bromwich · 5 mi
- Bartley Green · 5 mi
- All of West Midlands
Other HMO services in Birmingham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Birmingham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Birmingham
- Communal kitchen refits in Birmingham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Birmingham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Birmingham
- Fire doors in Birmingham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Birmingham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Birmingham