HMO fire risk assessments in Erdington

Midlands HMO supports HMO landlords in Erdington with HMO fire risk assessment, from measured plans and certificates to the works that close any gaps.

We work in Erdington for landlords, investors and owners converting their own property.

Designed around Birmingham City Council's HMO standards

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If the property is in Erdington, the council that matters is Birmingham City Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 5 miles from Erdington. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

HMO rules in Birmingham City Council

Rule	Birmingham City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole city, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Selective licensing	In part of the area 25 of the city's 69 wards, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In force Whole city, in force since 8 June 2020

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

Birmingham City Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Erdington 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. Birmingham City Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 4 June 2028), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

HMO fire risk assessments in Erdington: what we do

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

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

HMO fire risk assessments near Erdington

Castle Bromwich 2.6 miles
Kingstanding 3 miles
Sutton Coldfield 3.1 miles
Saltley 3.4 miles
Aston 3.5 miles
Perry Barr 3.8 miles

What landlords in Erdington ask us

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.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Erdington?

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 Erdington needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

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

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

Do HMOs in Erdington 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.