Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Keele

We handle HMO safety certificate work for HMOs in Keele and the rest of Staffordshire, checking each requirement against Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's current rules.

Our base in Great Barr is about 34 miles from Keele, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Covering Keele and nearby Staffordshire towns

Designed around Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's HMO standards

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Landlords in Keele deal with Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.

We cover ST5 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Keele as anywhere else in Staffordshire.

HMO rules in Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council

Rule	Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough 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	Proposed The council is investigating a borough-wide direction; none in force when checked

Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is investigating a borough-wide Article 4 direction. None was in force when we checked. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

How we handle HMO safety certificate work in Keele

Landlords in Keele 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 Keele 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
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

Student and sharer lets in Keele

If the house in Keele is let to students or sharers, up-to-date certificates, measured plans and a current fire risk assessment make any council inspection more straightforward, and they are usually asked for with a licence application.

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Keele

Newcastle-under-Lyme 2.1 miles
Stoke-on-Trent 4.2 miles
Burslem 4.7 miles
Hanley 4.9 miles
Fenton 5 miles
Tunstall 5.5 miles

Questions about HMO safety certificate in Keele

What documents does Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's current list for your application.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Keele?

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 Keele needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Who issues HMO licences in Keele?

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is the licensing authority for Keele. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

Do HMOs in Keele 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.