Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Hinckley

Our HMO safety certificate service in Hinckley starts with the council's requirements for that address, not a generic checklist.

Whether the house in Hinckley is empty, let or mid-purchase, we can start with the survey.

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HMO projects in Hinckley are shaped by the rules of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough 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.

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 Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council

Rule	Hinckley and Bosworth 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	In part of the area Hinckley town centre and about 36 nearby streets, since 1 May 2026

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

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council's Article 4 direction covers Hinckley town centre and about 36 nearby streets. Whether a house in Hinckley needs planning permission to become a small HMO depends on whether it is inside that boundary, which we check for the exact address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates for Hinckley landlords

Landlords in Hinckley 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 Hinckley and across Leicestershire, 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
Compliance diary with every due date in one place
Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks and replacements

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Hinckley

Nuneaton 3.9 miles
Bedworth 5.7 miles
Atherstone 7.6 miles
Narborough 7.6 miles
Foleshill 8.2 miles
Lutterworth 9.3 miles

Questions about HMO safety certificate in Hinckley

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

Only if Hinckley and Bosworth 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.

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.

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 HMOs in Hinckley 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.