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 Chippenham (SN14 and SN15) 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
- Wiltshire, England
- Postcodes
- SN14 and SN15
- Location
- 20 miles east of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chippenham involve?
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Chippenham?
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 Chippenham 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 Chippenham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,550 – £5,200 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | inspection |
Prices in Chippenham are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Chippenham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Chippenham:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chippenham
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 Chippenham do you work in?
All of them, including SN14 and SN15, and the surrounding parts of Wiltshire.
Does a shared house in Chippenham 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 Chippenham?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Chippenham
- Trowbridge · 10 mi
- Bath · 12 mi
- Yate · 14 mi
- Swindon · 16 mi
- Mangotsfield · 16 mi
- Kingswood · 17 mi
- All of Wiltshire
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