Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Shirebrook

Midlands HMO provides HMO safety certificate support in Shirebrook: we work out what Bolsover District Council needs, gather the evidence and help you keep the house compliant.

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

  • Covering Shirebrook and nearby Derbyshire towns
  • Free survey and fixed written quote
  • Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Get a quote for Shirebrook

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HMO projects in Shirebrook are shaped by the rules of Bolsover District Council. Before we price anything, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs and how long it takes.

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 Bolsover District Council

RuleBolsover District Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensingNot confirmed
Selective licensingNot confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOsNot confirmed

Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

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

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

Landlords in Shirebrook 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 Shirebrook 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.

  • Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
  • EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years
  • Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
  • 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 Shirebrook

Questions about HMO safety certificate in Shirebrook

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

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

Only if Bolsover 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.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Shirebrook?

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 Shirebrook needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Planning an HMO in Shirebrook?

Call or send the form and we'll arrange a survey at a time that suits you.

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