Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Uttoxeter

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

We cover Uttoxeter and the surrounding Staffordshire postcodes, including ST14.

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

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Covering Uttoxeter and nearby Staffordshire towns

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An HMO in Uttoxeter has to work for three audiences: the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We design with all three in mind and price the result in writing.

Work is carried out by S&K and vetted subcontractors working under S&K's supervision, so you contract with one company for the whole project.

HMO rules in East Staffordshire Borough Council

Rule	East Staffordshire Borough Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	None found
Selective licensing	In part of the area Parts of Burton until 11 September 2027. A new scheme for 16 Burton streets runs 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Not confirmed

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

We couldn't confirm East Staffordshire Borough 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 found no additional licensing scheme in force in East Staffordshire Borough Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates for Uttoxeter landlords

Landlords in Uttoxeter 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 Uttoxeter 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
Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
Compliance diary with every due date in one place
Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Uttoxeter

Cheadle 7.7 miles
Rugeley 10.1 miles
Burton upon Trent 11.2 miles
Stone 12.1 miles
Stafford 12.3 miles
Longton 12.6 miles

Questions about HMO safety certificate in Uttoxeter

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. East Staffordshire Borough Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.

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.

Do HMOs in Uttoxeter 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.

What documents does East Staffordshire 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 East Staffordshire Borough Council's current list for your application.