Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Market Drayton

Need help with HMO safety certificate in Market Drayton? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what Shropshire Council asks for.

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HMO projects in Market Drayton are shaped by the rules of Shropshire 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.

We can keep a photographic record of each stage, which is useful evidence when the council inspects or a buyer's surveyor asks questions later.

HMO rules in Shropshire Council

Rule	Shropshire 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 Shropshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

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

How we handle HMO safety certificate work in Market Drayton

Landlords in Market Drayton 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 Market Drayton and across Shropshire, 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.

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks and replacements
Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years
Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates

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What landlords in Market Drayton ask us

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.

What documents does Shropshire 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 Shropshire Council's current list for your application.

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

Only if Shropshire 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.

Do HMOs in Market Drayton 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.