Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Stourbridge

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

From Stourbridge to the rest of the West Midlands, quotes are fixed for the agreed specification.

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Ask about a house in Stourbridge

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

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

You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.

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 Stourbridge 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.

How we handle HMO safety certificate work in Stourbridge

Landlords in Stourbridge 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 Stourbridge 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
Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years
Compliance diary with every due date in one place

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Stourbridge

Brierley Hill 2 miles
Wolverhampton 3 miles
Kingswinford 3.1 miles
Dudley 3.9 miles
Halesowen 4 miles
Rowley Regis 4.6 miles

Questions about HMO safety certificate in Stourbridge

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.

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

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.

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 Stourbridge?

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 Stourbridge needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.