Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Leek we start by measuring every room and checking Staffordshire Moorlands District Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
Quotes list each item of work, so you can see where the money goes and compare like for like.
HMO rules in Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
| Rule | Staffordshire Moorlands 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 Staffordshire Moorlands District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Staffordshire Moorlands 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 Staffordshire Moorlands District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Our HMO void refurbishment service in Leek
We turn round empty HMO rooms in Leek 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 Leek 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.
- Move-out inspection with dated photos
- Completion photos ready for advertising the room
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Repairs, filling and redecoration to an agreed standard
- Deep clean of the room and nearby shared areas