Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Wednesbury

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

Every job in Wednesbury starts with a measured survey and a check of Sandwell Council's current HMO rules.

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

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 Sandwell Council

Rule	Sandwell Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole borough, 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2029
Selective licensing	None found
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Proposed Cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide direction on 14 October 2026; not confirmed as in force when checked

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

Sandwell Council's cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide Article 4 direction on 14 October 2026. We could not confirm whether it has been made, so we check with the council before any change of use. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Sandwell Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 30 September 2029), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Wednesbury: what we do

Landlords in Wednesbury 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 Wednesbury 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.

Compliance diary with every due date in one place
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks and replacements
Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Wednesbury

Darlaston 1.1 miles
Bilston 2.1 miles
Tipton 2.4 miles
West Bromwich 2.6 miles
Walsall 2.9 miles
Willenhall 3.4 miles

What landlords in Wednesbury ask us

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

Yes. Sandwell Council runs additional licensing across its whole area, so a three or four person HMO in Wednesbury with two or more households needs a licence. Mandatory licensing covers five or more people.

Who issues HMO licences in Wednesbury?

Sandwell Council is the licensing authority for Wednesbury. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

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 Wednesbury 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.