Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Stratford-upon-Avon

Need help with HMO safety certificate in Stratford-upon-Avon? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what Stratford-on-Avon District Council asks for.

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If the property is in Stratford-upon-Avon, the council that matters is Stratford-on-Avon District Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.

You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.

HMO rules in Stratford-on-Avon District Council

Rule	Stratford-on-Avon 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. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm Stratford-on-Avon 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 Stratford-on-Avon District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

Our HMO safety certificate service in Stratford-upon-Avon

Landlords in Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon 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
Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks and replacements

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Stratford-upon-Avon

Warwick 8.2 miles
Leamington Spa 10.5 miles
Kenilworth 11.8 miles
Evesham 12.3 miles
Redditch 12.8 miles
Knowle 13.3 miles

What landlords in Stratford-upon-Avon ask us

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Stratford-upon-Avon?

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 Stratford-upon-Avon needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Stratford-upon-Avon?

Only if Stratford-on-Avon 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 long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Stratford-on-Avon District 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.