Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Chesterfield

Need help with HMO safety certificate in Chesterfield? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what Chesterfield Borough Council asks for.

From Chesterfield to the rest of Derbyshire, quotes are fixed for the agreed specification.

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

We cover S40 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Chesterfield as anywhere else in Derbyshire.

HMO rules in Chesterfield Borough Council

Rule	Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Chesterfield: what we do

Landlords in Chesterfield need the same core certificates as anywhere in England: an annual gas safety record, an EICR at least every 5 years and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Licence conditions often add fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing to the list.

We arrange checks for HMOs in Chesterfield and across Derbyshire, book them before they fall due and keep every date in a compliance diary. Where a report needs remedial work, we quote for it straight away so deadlines are met.

Compliance diary with every due date in one place
Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks and replacements
EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years
Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Chesterfield

Dronfield 4.5 miles
Clay Cross 5.3 miles
Bolsover 5.8 miles
Matlock 8.8 miles
Shirebrook 9.4 miles
Alfreton 10.2 miles

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Chesterfield: common questions

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.

Who issues HMO licences in Chesterfield?

Chesterfield Borough Council is the licensing authority for Chesterfield. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

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

Only if Chesterfield Borough Council runs an additional licensing scheme covering the address. Mandatory licensing starts at five or more people. We confirm the position with the council for the address.

What documents does Chesterfield Borough Council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check Chesterfield Borough Council's current list for your application.