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 Dudley, a place of roughly 200,000 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
- B64, DY1, DY2 and DY5
- Location
- 8 miles west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dudley involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
Which rules apply in Dudley?
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 Dudley 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Dudley?
| 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 Dudley can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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.
When do Dudley landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dudley
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 Dudley?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Dudley the nearest towns on our list are Brierley Hill (2 miles), Tipton (2 miles), Kingswinford (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Dudley need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Dudley?
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 Dudley
- Brierley Hill · 2 mi
- Tipton · 2 mi
- Kingswinford · 4 mi
- Halesowen · 4 mi
- Stourbridge · 4 mi
- West Bromwich · 4 mi
- All of West Midlands