Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Dronfield

We handle HMO safety certificate work for HMOs in Dronfield and the rest of Derbyshire, checking each requirement against North East Derbyshire District Council's current rules.

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

Designed around North East Derbyshire District Council's HMO standards

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An HMO in Dronfield has to work for three audiences: the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We design with all three in mind and price the result in writing.

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 North East Derbyshire District Council

Rule	North East Derbyshire District 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 North East Derbyshire District 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 North East Derbyshire District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

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

Landlords in Dronfield 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 Dronfield 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.

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
Compliance diary with every due date in one place
Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Dronfield

Chesterfield 4.5 miles
Bolsover 9.1 miles
Clay Cross 9.7 miles
Matlock 11.8 miles
Shirebrook 12.8 miles
Worksop 14.5 miles

Questions about HMO safety certificate in Dronfield

What documents does North East Derbyshire District 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 North East Derbyshire District Council's current list for your application.

Do HMOs in Dronfield 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.

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

Only if North East Derbyshire District 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 happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Dronfield?

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 Dronfield needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.