Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Solihull

For landlords in Solihull, our HMO safety certificate service turns the council's requirements into a clear list of documents, works and dates.

We cover Solihull and the surrounding West Midlands postcodes, including B91.

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

Because we also manage and maintain HMOs, we design with day-to-day running in mind: hard-wearing finishes, sensible storage and layouts that keep shared spaces usable.

HMO rules in Solihull Council

Rule	Solihull 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	Proposed The council is exploring a direction for smaller HMOs; none in force when checked

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

Solihull Council has said it is exploring an Article 4 direction for smaller HMOs. None was in force when we checked. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Solihull Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

How we handle HMO safety certificate work in Solihull

Landlords in Solihull 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 Solihull 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
Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
Compliance diary with every due date in one place
Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Solihull

Shirley 1.6 miles
Acocks Green 2.7 miles
Hall Green 2.8 miles
Sheldon 2.9 miles
Knowle 2.9 miles
Yardley 3.8 miles

What landlords in Solihull ask us

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.

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

Only if Solihull 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 Solihull 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 Solihull 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.