Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Wellingborough

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

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

One team for build, compliance and lettings

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Landlords in Wellingborough deal with North Northamptonshire 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.

Quotes list each item of work, so you can see where the money goes and compare like for like.

HMO rules in North Northamptonshire Council

Rule	North Northamptonshire Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	None found
Selective licensing	None found
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In part of the area Kingswood ward in Corby only, since 24 April 2024

Checked October 2026 against North Northamptonshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

North Northamptonshire Council's Article 4 direction covers Kingswood ward in Corby only, not Wellingborough, so changing a family house here into a small HMO is usually permitted development. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We found no additional licensing scheme in force in North Northamptonshire Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.

Our HMO safety certificate service in Wellingborough

Landlords in Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough and across Northamptonshire, 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
Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years
Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Wellingborough

Rushden 4 miles
Kettering 6.7 miles
Northampton 8.8 miles
Corby 13.4 miles
Market Harborough 15.4 miles
Towcester 17.1 miles

Questions about HMO safety certificate in Wellingborough

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. North Northamptonshire 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 Wellingborough?

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 Wellingborough needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

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.

Who issues HMO licences in Wellingborough?

North Northamptonshire Council is the licensing authority for Wellingborough. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.