HMO fire safety works in Melton Mowbray

Midlands HMO handles HMO fire safety work in Melton Mowbray: we measure the house, design the room layout around Melton Borough Council's standards and fix the price in writing before work starts.

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

One team for build, compliance and lettings

Designed around Melton Borough Council's HMO standards

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

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Shared houses in Melton Mowbray need to satisfy Melton Borough Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.

Because we also manage and maintain HMOs, we design with day-to-day running in mind: hard-wearing finishes, sensible storage and layouts that keep shared spaces usable.

HMO rules in Melton Borough Council

Rule	Melton Borough 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. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm Melton Borough 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 Melton Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO fire safety works in Melton Mowbray: what we do

We carry out HMO fire safety works in Melton Mowbray to a written specification taken from the fire risk assessment and the local council's HMO standards. That keeps the work proportionate, because a small two-storey house and a large three-storey one in Melton Mowbray rarely need the same measures.

Typical jobs in Melton Mowbray include fire doors with self-closers, interlinked alarms, emergency lighting and fire stopping of hidden gaps. Every job across Leicestershire ends with commissioning certificates, photos of concealed work and a logbook for routine tests.

Commissioning certificates, logbook and photos of concealed work
Fire stopping around pipes, cables, hatches and cupboards
Mains-wired interlinked smoke and heat detection
Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
Specification taken from the fire risk assessment and council standards

HMO fire safety works near Melton Mowbray

Oakham 9.4 miles
Syston 9.4 miles
Stoneygate 11.7 miles
Humberstone 11.7 miles
Birstall 11.8 miles
Belgrave 12.5 miles

Questions about HMO fire safety in Melton Mowbray

Can you work on a house I haven't bought yet in Melton Mowbray?

Yes. We can survey before you buy and tell you the likely room count, the planning and licensing position and a guide cost, so you can decide with the facts in front of you.

Can you convert part of a building above a shop in Melton Mowbray?

Often, yes. Flats above shops need extra attention to fire separation from the commercial unit, and we assess this at survey stage.

How long does an HMO conversion in Melton Mowbray take?

It depends on the size of the house and the work involved. Your written quote includes a programme for each stage, and any planning or licensing time is shown separately.

Does a converted HMO in Melton Mowbray need a licence?

Yes if five or more people from two or more households will live there, because mandatory licensing applies in every council in England. Melton Borough Council may also license smaller HMOs, which we check for the address.