Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Wigston

We handle HMO safety certificate work for HMOs in Wigston and the rest of Leicestershire, checking each requirement against Oadby and Wigston Borough Council's current rules.

Our base in Great Barr is about 35 miles from Wigston, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

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Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Wigston we start by measuring every room and checking Oadby and Wigston Borough Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.

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 Oadby and Wigston Borough Council

Rule	Oadby and Wigston 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 against Oadby and Wigston Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm Oadby and Wigston 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 Oadby and Wigston Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

Our HMO safety certificate service in Wigston

Landlords in Wigston 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 Wigston 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.

Compliance diary with every due date in one place
Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
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

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Wigston

Evington 1.7 miles
Oadby 1.8 miles
Knighton 2.1 miles
Aylestone 2.8 miles
Leicester 3.8 miles
Stoneygate 4.6 miles

Questions about HMO safety certificate in Wigston

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.

Do HMOs in Wigston 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.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

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

Only if Oadby and Wigston 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.