Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Kingswinford we start by measuring every room and checking Dudley Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
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 Dudley Council
| Rule | Dudley 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 | In force Whole borough, since 15 September 2023 |
Checked October 2026 against Dudley Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Dudley Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Kingswinford 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. We couldn't confirm whether Dudley Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO fire risk assessments for Kingswinford landlords
Shared houses in Kingswinford 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 Kingswinford after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.
- Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes
- Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
- Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
- Prioritised action plan with a reason for each item
- Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
HMO fire risk assessments near Kingswinford
- Wolverhampton under a mile
- Brierley Hill 2.3 miles
- Wombourne 2.5 miles
- Stourbridge 3.1 miles
- Dudley 3.6 miles
- Sedgley 3.6 miles