Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Codsall we start by measuring every room and checking South Staffordshire Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 13 miles from Codsall. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.
HMO rules in South Staffordshire Council
| Rule | South Staffordshire 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 South Staffordshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm South Staffordshire 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 South Staffordshire Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Our HMO safety certificate service in Codsall
Landlords in Codsall 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 Codsall 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.
- EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years
- Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
- Compliance diary with every due date in one place
- Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks and replacements
Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Codsall
- Tettenhall 2.4 miles
- Penn 5.3 miles
- Wednesfield 5.4 miles
- Wombourne 6.7 miles
- Sedgley 7 miles
- Bilston 7.1 miles
