- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- WR, DY, B, GL
- Main towns
- Worcester, Redditch, Kidderminster, Great Malvern, Bromsgrove
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Worcestershire involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Worcestershire?
- 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.
- 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
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 Worcestershire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,500 – £5,000 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £150 – £400 | inspection |
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works by town in Worcestershire
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Worcestershire
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.
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.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Worcestershire?
Yes, across the whole of Worcestershire, including Worcester, Redditch, Kidderminster.
Who licenses HMOs in Worcestershire?
HMOs in Worcestershire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Worcestershire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Worcestershire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Worcestershire
- Communal kitchen refits in Worcestershire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Worcestershire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Worcestershire
- Fire doors in Worcestershire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Worcestershire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Worcestershire