Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Whitchurch

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

From Whitchurch to the rest of Shropshire, quotes are fixed for the agreed specification.

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

We cover SY13 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Whitchurch as anywhere else in Shropshire.

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 Whitchurch: what we do

Landlords in Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch 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
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

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Whitchurch

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Keele 16.7 miles
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Newport 17.8 miles
Shrewsbury 18 miles
Newcastle-under-Lyme 18.7 miles

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Whitchurch: common questions

Who issues HMO licences in Whitchurch?

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

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

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.

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.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Whitchurch?

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 Whitchurch needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.