HMO fire risk assessments in Wednesbury

For landlords in Wednesbury, our HMO fire risk assessment service turns the council's requirements into a clear list of documents, works and dates.

We cover Wednesbury and the surrounding West Midlands postcodes, including WS10.

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Wednesbury sits within Sandwell 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.

You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.

HMO rules in Sandwell Council

Rule	Sandwell Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole borough, 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2029
Selective licensing	None found
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Proposed Cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide direction on 14 October 2026; not confirmed as in force when checked

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

Sandwell Council's cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide Article 4 direction on 14 October 2026. We could not confirm whether it has been made, so we check with the council before any change of use. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Sandwell Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 30 September 2029), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

HMO fire risk assessments for Wednesbury landlords

Shared houses in Wednesbury 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 Wednesbury after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.

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

HMO fire risk assessments near Wednesbury

Darlaston 1.1 miles
Bilston 2.1 miles
Tipton 2.4 miles
West Bromwich 2.6 miles
Walsall 2.9 miles
Willenhall 3.4 miles

Questions about HMO fire risk assessment in Wednesbury

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 Wednesbury?

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 Wednesbury needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

Do HMOs in Wednesbury 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.