Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Burntwood

Our HMO safety certificate service in Burntwood starts with the council's requirements for that address, not a generic checklist.

Work in Burntwood is surveyed, designed and managed by the same team, with one point of contact from first call to handover.

Designed around Lichfield District Council's HMO standards

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Covering Burntwood and nearby Staffordshire towns

Free survey in Burntwood

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

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

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 Lichfield District Council

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

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

Our HMO safety certificate service in Burntwood

Landlords in Burntwood 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 Burntwood and across Staffordshire, 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
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
Compliance diary with every due date in one place

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Burntwood

Brownhills 3.3 miles
Hednesford 3.6 miles
Lichfield 4.3 miles
Cannock 4.4 miles
Aldridge 5.2 miles
Bloxwich 5.4 miles

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Burntwood: common questions

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.

Who issues HMO licences in Burntwood?

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

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 happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Burntwood?

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 Burntwood needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.