Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Burton upon Trent we start by measuring every room and checking East Staffordshire Borough Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
Work is carried out by S&K and vetted subcontractors working under S&K's supervision, so you contract with one company for the whole project.
HMO rules in East Staffordshire Borough Council
| Rule | East Staffordshire Borough Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | None found |
| Selective licensing | In part of the area Parts of Burton until 11 September 2027. A new scheme for 16 Burton streets runs 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031 |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm East Staffordshire Borough 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 found no additional licensing scheme in force in East Staffordshire Borough Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.
Our HMO void refurbishment service in Burton upon Trent
We turn round empty HMO rooms in Burton upon Trent between tenancies: inspection, repairs, redecoration, a deep clean and safety checks, finished with photos you can use to advertise the room. Each job is quoted per room or per job after we have seen it.
Because tenants can now give notice at any point in the year, voids in Burton upon Trent are harder to predict. We agree standard finishes and a set checklist with landlords across Staffordshire, so a room can be put right without waiting on decisions.
- Gas safety and electrical report dates reviewed
- Move-out inspection with dated photos
- Repairs, filling and redecoration to an agreed standard
- Deep clean of the room and nearby shared areas
- Completion photos ready for advertising the room
Void and turnaround refurbishment near Burton upon Trent
- Swadlincote 4.2 miles
- Mickleover 7.9 miles
- Littleover 8.9 miles
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch 8.9 miles
- Derby 10.6 miles
- Alvaston 10.9 miles