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 Trowbridge, a town of around 40,000 people in Wiltshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Wiltshire, England
- Postcodes
- BA14
- Location
- 19 miles south-east of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Trowbridge involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Trowbridge?
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 Trowbridge before we price.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Trowbridge?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Trowbridge follows a site visit.
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 Trowbridge landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Trowbridge
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 Trowbridge?
Yes. We work across Trowbridge and the BA14 postcode areas, plus the rest of Wiltshire. Nearby places we also cover include Bath, Frome, Chippenham.
Does a shared house in Trowbridge 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 Trowbridge?
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 Trowbridge
- Bath · 8 mi
- Frome · 8 mi
- Chippenham · 10 mi
- Kingswood · 16 mi
- Mangotsfield · 17 mi
- Yate · 18 mi
- All of Wiltshire