Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Leek we start by measuring every room and checking Staffordshire Moorlands District Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 38 miles from Leek. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.
HMO rules in Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
| Rule | Staffordshire Moorlands District Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | Not confirmed |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Not 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 fire risk assessment work in Leek
Shared houses in Leek 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 Staffordshire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Leek after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.
- Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
- Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
- Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
- Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
- Prioritised action plan with a reason for each item