Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Oakengates

We handle HMO safety certificate work for HMOs in Oakengates and the rest of Shropshire, checking each requirement against Telford & Wrekin Council's current rules.

Our base in Great Barr is about 24 miles from Oakengates, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

Designed around Telford & Wrekin Council's HMO standards

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Covering Oakengates and nearby Shropshire towns

Get a quote for Oakengates

Tell us about the property. We reply within one working day.

Shared houses in Oakengates need to satisfy Telford & Wrekin Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.

You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.

HMO rules in Telford & Wrekin Council

Rule	Telford & Wrekin Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	None found A planned borough-wide scheme was revoked in September 2026
Selective licensing	Not confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Due to start Borough-wide, due to start 27 February 2027

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

Telford & Wrekin Council has confirmed a borough-wide Article 4 direction that starts on 27 February 2027. From then, turning a family house in Oakengates into a small HMO will need planning permission, so we check your programme against that date. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Telford & Wrekin Council revoked a planned borough-wide additional licensing scheme in September 2026, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.

Our HMO safety certificate service in Oakengates

Landlords in Oakengates 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 Oakengates 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.

Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
Compliance diary with every due date in one place
Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years
Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Oakengates

Telford 1.6 miles
Dawley 2.2 miles
Wellington 2.8 miles
Madeley 4.3 miles
Newport 6.7 miles
Bridgnorth 11 miles

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Oakengates: common questions

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Oakengates?

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 Oakengates 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.

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Telford & Wrekin 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 Oakengates?

Not under a council scheme we could find when we checked. Mandatory licensing starts at five people, and councils can add schemes, so we confirm with Telford & Wrekin Council before you let.