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. For a house in Burgess Hill we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- BN6, RH15 and RH17
- Location
- 9 miles north of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Burgess Hill involve?
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Burgess Hill?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Burgess Hill 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:
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Burgess Hill?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Burgess Hill follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Burgess Hill, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Burgess Hill landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Burgess Hill:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Burgess Hill
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.
Do you cover all of Burgess Hill?
Yes. We work across Burgess Hill and the BN6, RH15 and RH17 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Sussex. Nearby places we also cover include Haywards Heath, Portslade, Hove.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Burgess Hill?
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 Burgess Hill?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Burgess Hill
- Haywards Heath · 3 mi
- Portslade · 9 mi
- Hove · 9 mi
- Brighton · 9 mi
- Rottingdean · 11 mi
- Crawley · 11 mi
- All of West Sussex
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- Rewires and EICR remedials in Burgess Hill
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Burgess Hill
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Burgess Hill
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- Student HMO refurbishment in Burgess Hill
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Burgess Hill