Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Lichfield

For landlords in Lichfield, our HMO safety certificate service turns the council's requirements into a clear list of documents, works and dates.

Every job in Lichfield starts with a measured survey and a check of Lichfield District Council's current HMO rules.

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

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 9 miles from Lichfield. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

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 Lichfield

Landlords in Lichfield 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 Lichfield 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
Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Lichfield

Burntwood 4.3 miles
Brownhills 5.6 miles
Tamworth 6.3 miles
Aldridge 6.5 miles
Rugeley 7.1 miles
Sutton Coldfield 7.4 miles

What landlords in Lichfield ask us

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

Only if Lichfield District 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 documents does Lichfield District 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 Lichfield District Council's current list for your application.

Who issues HMO licences in Lichfield?

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