Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Kingswinford

Midlands HMO provides HMO safety certificate support in Kingswinford: we work out what Dudley Council needs, gather the evidence and help you keep the house compliant.

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HMO projects in Kingswinford are shaped by the rules of Dudley Council. Before we price anything, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs and how long it takes.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 11 miles from Kingswinford. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

HMO rules in Dudley Council

Rule	Dudley 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	In force Whole borough, since 15 September 2023

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

Dudley Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Kingswinford 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. We couldn't confirm whether Dudley Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

Our HMO safety certificate service in Kingswinford

Landlords in Kingswinford 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 Kingswinford 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.

Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
Compliance diary with every due date in one place
Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years
Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Kingswinford

Wolverhampton under a mile
Brierley Hill 2.3 miles
Wombourne 2.5 miles
Stourbridge 3.1 miles
Dudley 3.6 miles
Sedgley 3.6 miles

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Kingswinford: common questions

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

Only if Dudley 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.

What documents does Dudley 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 Dudley Council's current list for your application.

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.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Kingswinford?

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 Kingswinford needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.