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 Salisbury, a town of around 45,000 people in Wiltshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Wiltshire, England
- Postcodes
- SP1 and SP5
- Location
- 20 miles north-west of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Salisbury involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in Salisbury?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Salisbury 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.
- 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 Salisbury?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Salisbury 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 Salisbury, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Salisbury landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Salisbury
What if the council disagrees with the work?
We build to the written list and standards. If the council asks for more, we price the extra items separately.
How far do you travel from Salisbury?
We cover the whole of Wiltshire and work UK-wide. For Salisbury the nearest towns on our list are Andover (16 miles), Totton (17 miles), Southampton (20 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Salisbury?
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 Salisbury?
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 Salisbury
- Andover · 16 mi
- Totton · 17 mi
- Southampton · 20 mi
- Eastleigh · 21 mi
- Winchester · 21 mi
- New Milton · 22 mi
- All of Wiltshire
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