Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Stirchley

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

Work in Stirchley is surveyed, designed and managed by the same team, with one point of contact from first call to handover.

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Stirchley sits within Birmingham City Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. Our designs start from those standards, so the layout we price is designed to meet the council's licensing requirements.

We cover B30 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Stirchley as anywhere else in the West Midlands.

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 Stirchley 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 Stirchley

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

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Stirchley

Bournville under a mile
Kings Heath 1.1 miles
Kings Norton 1.4 miles
Selly Oak 1.8 miles
Bournbrook 1.8 miles
Northfield 2.1 miles

What landlords in Stirchley ask us

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.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Stirchley?

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 Stirchley needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

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 Birmingham City 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 Birmingham City Council's current list for your application.