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. Landlords in Shipley (BD9, BD10, BD17 and BD18) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- West Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- BD9, BD10, BD17 and BD18
- Location
- 3 miles north of Bradford
- Council
- City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Shipley involve?
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Shipley?
Here is what usually applies to a Shipley job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
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 Shipley 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 Shipley?
| 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 Shipley 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 Shipley landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Shipley:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Shipley
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.
Which postcodes in Shipley do you work in?
All of them, including BD9, BD10, BD17 and BD18, and the surrounding parts of West Yorkshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Shipley?
Shipley 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 Shipley?
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 Shipley
- Bradford · 3 mi
- Guiseley · 4 mi
- Yeadon · 4 mi
- Pudsey · 5 mi
- Keighley · 6 mi
- Cleckheaton · 8 mi
- All of West Yorkshire
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