Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Shrewsbury

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

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Shropshire Council is the licensing and planning authority for Shrewsbury. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

We'll tell you plainly if a house in Shrewsbury isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.

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.

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Shrewsbury: what we do

Landlords in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury 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.

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

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Shrewsbury

Wellington 9.9 miles
Dawley 12.3 miles
Oakengates 12.7 miles
Telford 13.5 miles
Madeley 14.4 miles
Newport 16.2 miles

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Shrewsbury: common questions

Do HMOs in Shrewsbury 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.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Shrewsbury?

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 Shrewsbury 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 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.