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. Great Malvern is 31 miles south-west of Birmingham. We price licence condition and schedule-of-works there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Worcestershire, England
- Postcodes
- WR14
- Location
- 31 miles south-west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Great Malvern involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Great Malvern?
Here is what usually applies to a Great Malvern job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Great Malvern?
| 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 |
Prices in Great Malvern are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Great Malvern, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Great Malvern landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Great Malvern:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Great Malvern
Do you deal with the council for me?
We give you the evidence and can talk the council through the works if you want. The licence and any correspondence stay in your name.
Do you cover all of Great Malvern?
Yes. We work across Great Malvern and the WR14 postcode areas, plus the rest of Worcestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Worcester, Tewkesbury, Droitwich.
Does a shared house in Great Malvern 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 Great Malvern?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Great Malvern
- Worcester · 7 mi
- Tewkesbury · 11 mi
- Droitwich · 13 mi
- Stourport-on-Severn · 16 mi
- Evesham · 16 mi
- Hereford · 17 mi
- All of Worcestershire
Other HMO services in Great Malvern
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Great Malvern
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- Fire doors in Great Malvern
- House to HMO conversion in Great Malvern
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Great Malvern