HMO compliance audits in Cheadle

Midlands HMO provides HMO compliance audit support in Cheadle: we work out what Staffordshire Moorlands District Council needs, gather the evidence and help you keep the house compliant.

Our base in Great Barr is about 29 miles from Cheadle, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

  • One team for build, compliance and lettings
  • Quotes itemised so you can compare
  • Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Ask about a house in Cheadle

Tell us about the property. We reply within one working day.

An HMO in Cheadle has to work for three audiences: the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We design with all three in mind and price the result in writing.

We cover ST10 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Cheadle as anywhere else in Staffordshire.

HMO rules in Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

RuleStaffordshire Moorlands District Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensingNot confirmed
Selective licensingNot confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOsNot confirmed

Checked October 2026 against Staffordshire Moorlands District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm Staffordshire Moorlands District Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Staffordshire Moorlands District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

How we handle HMO compliance audit work in Cheadle

An audit of an HMO in Cheadle checks the house the way a licensing officer would: room sizes, fire safety, amenities, certificates and paperwork. You get a written, prioritised fix list, so you know what needs doing before an inspection, renewal or purchase.

Councils across Staffordshire set their own HMO standards on top of the national rules. Our audits of houses in Cheadle check against both, and we can quote for any work the report identifies once you have read it.

  • Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
  • Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
  • Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
  • Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
  • Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates

HMO compliance audits near Cheadle

What landlords in Cheadle ask us

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.

Do HMOs in Cheadle need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Cheadle?

Only if Staffordshire Moorlands District Council runs an additional licensing scheme covering the address. Mandatory licensing starts at five or more people. We confirm the position with the council for the address.

How often are electrical checks needed in an HMO?

Private tenancies in England need an electrical installation condition report before the tenancy starts and at least every five years, and gas appliances need a safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months.

Planning an HMO in Cheadle?

Send us the address and we'll check the licensing and planning position before we talk about prices.

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