Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Bilston

Our HMO safety certificate service in Bilston starts with the council's requirements for that address, not a generic checklist.

Whether the house in Bilston is empty, let or mid-purchase, we can start with the survey.

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Shared houses in Bilston need to satisfy City of Wolverhampton Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 6 miles from Bilston. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

HMO rules in City of Wolverhampton Council

Rule	City of Wolverhampton Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	Proposed The council is preparing a consultation on a scheme for smaller HMOs
Selective licensing	Proposed The council is preparing a consultation on a scheme for designated areas
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In force Whole city, since 14 September 2017

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

City of Wolverhampton Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Bilston 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. City of Wolverhampton Council is preparing a consultation on additional licensing for smaller HMOs, with no scheme in force when we checked.

How we handle HMO safety certificate work in Bilston

Landlords in Bilston 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 Bilston 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.

Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks and replacements
Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
Compliance diary with every due date in one place
EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Bilston

Darlaston 1.4 miles
Wednesbury 2.1 miles
Wednesfield 2.4 miles
Tipton 2.6 miles
Willenhall 2.7 miles
Sedgley 2.9 miles

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Bilston: 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.

Who issues HMO licences in Bilston?

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

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

What documents does City of Wolverhampton 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 City of Wolverhampton Council's current list for your application.