HMO fire risk assessments in Bilborough

Midlands HMO provides HMO fire risk assessment support in Bilborough: we work out what Nottingham City Council needs, gather the evidence and help you keep the house compliant.

Every job in Bilborough starts with a measured survey and a check of Nottingham City Council's current HMO rules.

  • Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors
  • Designed around Nottingham City Council's HMO standards
  • Covering Bilborough and nearby Nottinghamshire towns

Free survey in Bilborough

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Bilborough sits within Nottingham City Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. Our designs start from those standards, so the layout we price is designed to meet the council's licensing requirements.

Work is carried out by S&K and vetted subcontractors working under S&K's supervision, so you contract with one company for the whole project.

HMO rules in Nottingham City Council

RuleNottingham City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensingIn force
Whole city, 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028
Selective licensingIn part of the area
Some or all of 15 wards, 1 December 2023 to 30 November 2028
Article 4 direction for small HMOsIn force
Whole city, since 11 March 2012

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

Nottingham City Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Bilborough into a small HMO needs planning permission. We check the planning history of the address as part of any licence work. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Nottingham City Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 31 December 2028), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

How we handle HMO fire risk assessment work in Bilborough

Shared houses in Bilborough 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 Nottinghamshire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Bilborough after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.

  • Prioritised action plan with a reason for each item
  • Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes
  • Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
  • Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
  • Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting

HMO fire risk assessments near Bilborough

What landlords in Bilborough ask us

Who issues HMO licences in Bilborough?

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

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.

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

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

Yes. Nottingham City Council runs additional licensing across its whole area, so a three or four person HMO in Bilborough with two or more households needs a licence. Mandatory licensing covers five or more people.

Got a house in Bilborough in mind?

Book a free survey. We measure every room, check Nottingham City Council's rules and give you a fixed written quote.

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