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. Worcester is 24 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. Worcester has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Worcestershire, England
- Postcodes
- WR1 and WR2
- Location
- 24 miles south-west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Worcester involve?
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Worcester?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Worcester 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 Worcester?
| 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 Worcester 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 Worcester, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Worcester.
When do Worcester landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Worcester:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Worcester
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 Worcester?
Yes. We work across Worcester and the WR1 and WR2 postcode areas, plus the rest of Worcestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Droitwich, Great Malvern, Stourport-on-Severn.
Does a shared house in Worcester 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 Worcester?
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 Worcester
- Droitwich · 6 mi
- Great Malvern · 7 mi
- Stourport-on-Severn · 11 mi
- Bromsgrove · 12 mi
- Evesham · 13 mi
- Kidderminster · 14 mi
- All of Worcestershire
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