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 Keighley, a town of around 50,000 people in West Yorkshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- West Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- BD20 and BD21
- Location
- 8 miles north-west of Bradford
- Council
- City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Keighley involve?
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Keighley?
Here is what usually applies to a Keighley job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | No scheme found |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Keighley before you buy or start work. Source: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Keighley?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,400 – £4,750 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Keighley can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Keighley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Keighley landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Keighley:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Keighley
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 Keighley?
We cover the whole of West Yorkshire and work UK-wide. For Keighley the nearest towns on our list are Shipley (6 miles), Guiseley (8 miles), Bradford (8 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Keighley?
Keighley is covered by City of Bradford Metropolitan District 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 Keighley?
Our guide ranges for Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Keighley
- Shipley · 6 mi
- Guiseley · 8 mi
- Bradford · 8 mi
- Yeadon · 9 mi
- Colne · 11 mi
- Halifax · 11 mi
- All of West Yorkshire
Other HMO services in Keighley
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Keighley
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Keighley
- Communal kitchen refits in Keighley
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Keighley
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Keighley
- Fire doors in Keighley
- EPC and energy upgrades in Keighley
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Keighley