An HMO in Long Eaton 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.
Quotes list each item of work, so you can see where the money goes and compare like for like.
HMO rules in Erewash Borough Council
| Rule | Erewash 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 | Due to start Due to start 6 March 2027: Ilkeston, most of Long Eaton and parts of Sandiacre and Sawley |
Checked October 2026 against Erewash Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Erewash Borough Council has confirmed an Article 4 direction covering Ilkeston, most of Long Eaton and parts of Sandiacre and Sawley, due to start on 6 March 2027. Whether a house in Long Eaton is inside the boundary is something we check for the exact address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Erewash Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO safety certificate work in Long Eaton
Landlords in Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton 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.
- EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years
- Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
- Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
- Compliance diary with every due date in one place
- Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Long Eaton
- Stapleford 2.3 miles
- Beeston 2.6 miles
- Clifton 3.7 miles
- Lenton 5 miles
- Bilborough 5.2 miles
- Ilkeston 5.2 miles