Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Melton Mowbray

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

From Melton Mowbray to the rest of Leicestershire, quotes are fixed for the agreed specification.

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Landlords in Melton Mowbray deal with Melton Borough Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.

We cover LE13 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Melton Mowbray as anywhere else in Leicestershire.

HMO rules in Melton Borough Council

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

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Melton Mowbray: what we do

Landlords in Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray 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.

Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks and replacements
Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
Compliance diary with every due date in one place
EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Melton Mowbray

Oakham 9.4 miles
Syston 9.4 miles
Stoneygate 11.7 miles
Humberstone 11.7 miles
Birstall 11.8 miles
Belgrave 12.5 miles

What landlords in Melton Mowbray ask us

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

Only if Melton 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 Melton 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 Melton Borough Council's current list for your application.

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 Melton Mowbray?

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