Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Nuneaton

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

Our base in Great Barr is about 19 miles from Nuneaton, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

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Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is the licensing and planning authority for Nuneaton. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

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 Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council

RuleNuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensingNot confirmed
Selective licensingNot confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOsNot confirmed

Checked October 2026 against Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm Nuneaton and Bedworth 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 couldn't confirm whether Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Nuneaton: what we do

Landlords in Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton and across Warwickshire, 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.

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

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Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Nuneaton: 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.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Nuneaton?

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 Nuneaton needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

What documents does Nuneaton and Bedworth 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council's current list for your application.

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