Structural work for landlords and HMOs: what to know
On a rental, structural work is a race against void periods and a compliance paper trail. Here is how landlords get it done cleanly.
Different pressures to a home
Structural work on a rental or HMO is judged on more than the finish. Every day the property is empty is lost rent, the paperwork has to stand up to scrutiny, and work often has to fit around tenants or tight void windows between lets. The job has to be quick, clean and fully documented.
Compliance that stands up
Landlords carry responsibility for the safety of the building, so the paper trail matters. Engineer's calculations and a building control completion certificate are not optional extras — they are what protects you with insurers, lenders and, for HMOs, the licensing authority.
- Engineer's calculations and building control sign-off on record
- Party wall notices served where the work affects a neighbour
- RAMS and insurance details provided up front
- Work phased around void periods to limit lost rent
Who we work for
A large share of our work is for landlords, housing associations, the NHS and commercial clients as well as homeowners — from a single beam in a rental to structural alterations across a portfolio. We are used to the compliance and the programme pressures that come with managed property.
Related questions
Can you work around tenants or tight void periods?
Yes — we are used to scheduling around lets and limited void windows, phasing the work and keeping disruption down so the property is back in use as quickly as possible.
Do you provide the paperwork landlords need?
Yes — engineer's calculations, building control completion certificates, RAMS and insurance details, so the work stands up with insurers, lenders and HMO licensing.
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