Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Aston

Midlands HMO supports HMO landlords in Aston with HMO safety certificate, from measured plans and certificates to the works that close any gaps.

We cover Aston and the surrounding West Midlands postcodes, including B6.

Covering Aston and nearby West Midlands towns

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

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 Birmingham City Council

Rule	Birmingham City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole city, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Selective licensing	In part of the area 25 of the city's 69 wards, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In force Whole city, in force since 8 June 2020

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

Birmingham City Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Aston into a small HMO needs planning permission. We check the planning history of the address as part of any licence work. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Birmingham City Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 4 June 2028), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

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

Landlords in Aston 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 Aston and across the West Midlands, 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
EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years
Compliance diary with every due date in one place
Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Aston

Perry Barr about 1 mile
Saltley 1.4 miles
Birmingham 1.6 miles
Handsworth 2.3 miles
Kingstanding 2.8 miles
Edgbaston 3.3 miles

Questions about HMO safety certificate in Aston

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

Yes. Birmingham City Council runs additional licensing across its whole area, so a three or four person HMO in Aston with two or more households needs a licence. Mandatory licensing covers five or more people.

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.

Who issues HMO licences in Aston?

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

How long does an HMO licence last?

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