Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Droitwich Spa

Need help with HMO safety certificate in Droitwich Spa? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what Wychavon District Council asks for.

From Droitwich Spa to the rest of Worcestershire, quotes are fixed for the agreed specification.

One team for build, compliance and lettings

Designed around Wychavon District Council's HMO standards

Covering Droitwich Spa and nearby Worcestershire towns

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Droitwich Spa sits within Wychavon District 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.

Quotes list each item of work, so you can see where the money goes and compare like for like.

HMO rules in Wychavon District Council

Rule	Wychavon District 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	Not confirmed

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

We couldn't confirm Wychavon District Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Wychavon District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

How we handle HMO safety certificate work in Droitwich Spa

Landlords in Droitwich Spa 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 Droitwich Spa and across Worcestershire, 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
Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
Compliance diary with every due date in one place
Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Droitwich Spa

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Questions about HMO safety certificate in Droitwich Spa

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Wychavon District Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.

Who issues HMO licences in Droitwich Spa?

Wychavon District Council is the licensing authority for Droitwich Spa. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

Do HMOs in Droitwich Spa 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.

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.