Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Harborne

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

We work in Harborne for landlords, investors and owners converting their own property.

Designed around Birmingham City Council's HMO standards

Covering Harborne and nearby West Midlands towns

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Free survey in Harborne

Tell us about the property. We reply within one working day.

Birmingham City Council is the licensing and planning authority for Harborne. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 7 miles from Harborne. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

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 Harborne 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.

Our HMO safety certificate service in Harborne

Landlords in Harborne 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 Harborne 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.

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
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks and replacements

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Harborne

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Questions about HMO safety certificate in Harborne

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.

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

Yes. Birmingham City Council runs additional licensing across its whole area, so a three or four person HMO in Harborne 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.

Do HMOs in Harborne 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.