- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- RH, PO, BN, GU
- Main towns
- Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Horsham
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in West Sussex involve?
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
Which rules apply in West Sussex?
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
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 West Sussex?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,700 – £5,600 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £170 – £450 | 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 West Sussex
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in West Sussex
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 deal with the council for me?
We give you the evidence and can talk the council through the works if you want. The licence and any correspondence stay in your name.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across West Sussex?
Yes, across the whole of West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis.
Who licenses HMOs in West Sussex?
HMOs in West Sussex are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in West Sussex
- HMO fire safety upgrades in West Sussex
- Rewires and EICR remedials in West Sussex
- Communal kitchen refits in West Sussex
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in West Sussex
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in West Sussex
- Fire doors in West Sussex
- Sound insulation in West Sussex
- Student HMO refurbishment in West Sussex