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. Coventry is 17 miles east of Birmingham. 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. Coventry has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- CV1 and CV3
- Location
- 17 miles east of Birmingham
- Council
- Coventry City Council
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Coventry involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
Which rules apply in Coventry?
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 Coventry 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.
- 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.
Coventry City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area C3-C4 Article 4 Direction covering 11 wards (incl. Cheylesmore, Earlsdon, Foleshill, Sherbourne, Wainbody), in force 30 Sep 2023. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area City-wide additional HMO licensing 4 May 2025-3 May 2030. |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Coventry before you buy or start work. Source: Coventry City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Coventry?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Coventry can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Coventry.
When do Coventry landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Coventry:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Coventry
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.
How far do you travel from Coventry?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Coventry the nearest towns on our list are Kenilworth (5 miles), Bedworth (5 miles), Nuneaton (8 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Coventry?
Coventry is covered by Coventry 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 Coventry?
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 Coventry
- Kenilworth · 5 mi
- Bedworth · 5 mi
- Nuneaton · 8 mi
- Royal Leamington Spa · 8 mi
- Warwick · 9 mi
- Rugby · 11 mi
- All of West Midlands
Other HMO services in Coventry
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Coventry
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Coventry
- Communal kitchen refits in Coventry
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Coventry
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Coventry
- Fire doors in Coventry
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Coventry
- Student HMO refurbishment in Coventry