Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in West Bromwich

Our HMO safety certificate service in West Bromwich starts with the council's requirements for that address, not a generic checklist.

Tell us about the property in West Bromwich and we'll arrange a free survey at a time that suits you.

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Sandwell Council is the licensing and planning authority for West Bromwich. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

We cover B70 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in West Bromwich as anywhere else in the West Midlands.

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.

Our HMO safety certificate service in West Bromwich

Landlords in West Bromwich 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 West Bromwich 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
Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks and replacements
Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near West Bromwich

Oldbury 1.6 miles
Smethwick 1.8 miles
Handsworth 2.4 miles
Wednesbury 2.6 miles
Tipton 3.2 miles
Great Barr 3.2 miles

Questions about HMO safety certificate in West Bromwich

Do HMOs in West Bromwich 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.

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

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

Who issues HMO licences in West Bromwich?

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

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in West Bromwich?

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 West Bromwich needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.