In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Belfast, working to the HMO rules for Northern Ireland.
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Region for pricing
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns on our list
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What HMO rules apply in Belfast?
- A licence is needed where 3 or more people forming more than two households live as their main home and pay rent.
- The NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council runs licensing for every council; licences usually last 5 years.
- All new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval.
- Licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years and CO alarms in rooms with gas appliances.
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) sets the usual fire detection and door expectations.
Full HMO rules for Northern Ireland
Towns we cover in Belfast
HMO services in Belfast
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Belfast
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Belfast
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Belfast
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Belfast
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Belfast
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Belfast
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Belfast
- Student HMO refurbishment in Belfast
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Belfast
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Belfast
- Communal kitchen refits in Belfast
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Belfast
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Belfast
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Belfast
- Fire doors in Belfast
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Belfast
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Belfast
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Belfast
- Sound insulation in Belfast
- EPC and energy upgrades in Belfast
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Belfast
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Belfast
- Extensions for extra rooms in Belfast
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Belfast
Guide prices in Belfast
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,150 – £5,850 | letting room |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,600 – £8,100 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,600 – £9,000 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,200 – £16,200 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £720 – £1,800 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Belfast?
Yes. We cover the whole of Belfast, including Belfast, Newtownards, Dundonald.
Who licenses HMOs in Belfast?
HMO licensing in Belfast, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council. Planning and building control are handled by the local council.
Is HMO work more expensive in Belfast?
Our guide prices for Belfast use the Northern Ireland adjustment of -10% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.