HMO fire risk assessments in Evington

We handle HMO fire risk assessment work for HMOs in Evington and the rest of Leicestershire, checking each requirement against Leicester City Council's current rules.

Our base in Great Barr is about 36 miles from Evington, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

  • Covering Evington and nearby Leicestershire towns
  • Free survey and fixed written quote
  • Designed around Leicester City Council's HMO standards

Ask about a house in Evington

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

An HMO in Evington 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'll tell you plainly if a house in Evington isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.

HMO rules in Leicester City Council

RuleLeicester City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensingNone found
Selective licensingIn part of the area
Parts of Braunstone Park and Rowley Fields, Fosse, Westcotes, Stoneygate and Saffron, 10 October 2022 to 9 October 2027
Article 4 direction for small HMOsIn part of the area
Several areas of the city, including Westcotes, Clarendon Park and the centre, first in force 20 August 2014 and since extended

Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Leicester City Council's Article 4 direction covers several areas of the city, including Westcotes, Clarendon Park and the city centre. Whether a house in Evington needs planning permission to become a small HMO depends on whether it is inside that boundary, which we check for the exact address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We found no additional licensing scheme in force in Leicester City Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.

How we handle HMO fire risk assessment work in Evington

Shared houses in Evington need a fire risk assessment that reflects how the building is actually laid out. We assess the common parts and the escape route from every bedroom, then give you a written report with a prioritised action plan you can act on.

Councils and fire services covering Leicestershire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Evington after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.

  • Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
  • Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
  • Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
  • Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes
  • Prioritised action plan with a reason for each item

HMO fire risk assessments near Evington

Questions about HMO fire risk assessment in Evington

Who issues HMO licences in Evington?

Leicester City Council is the licensing authority for Evington. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

Do HMOs in Evington 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.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Evington?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Evington needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Need HMO fire risk assessment help in Evington?

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

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