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. Chichester is 28 miles east of Southampton. 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. Chichester 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 Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- PO19 and PO20
- Location
- 28 miles east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chichester involve?
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Certificates and photos for each item
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Chichester?
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 Chichester before we price.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Chichester?
| 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 |
Prices in Chichester are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above 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 Chichester, 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 Chichester.
When do Chichester landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chichester
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 cover all of Chichester?
Yes. We work across Chichester and the PO19 and PO20 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Sussex. Nearby places we also cover include Bognor Regis, Havant, Littlehampton.
Does a shared house in Chichester 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 Chichester?
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 Chichester
- Bognor Regis · 6 mi
- Havant · 9 mi
- Littlehampton · 11 mi
- Waterlooville · 11 mi
- Portsmouth · 14 mi
- Gosport · 16 mi
- All of West Sussex
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