- Area
- Belfast
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT4, BT5 and BT16
- Location
- 5 miles east of Belfast
Dundonald is a town of about 14,000 people, 5 miles east of Belfast. We cover every part of it, from BT4, BT5 and BT16 out to Holywood, Castlereagh.
What HMO works do we carry out in Dundonald?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Dundonald, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Dundonald
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Dundonald
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Dundonald
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Dundonald
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Dundonald
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dundonald
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Dundonald
- Student HMO refurbishment in Dundonald
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Dundonald
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Dundonald
- Communal kitchen refits in Dundonald
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Dundonald
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Dundonald
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Dundonald
- Fire doors in Dundonald
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Dundonald
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dundonald
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Dundonald
- Sound insulation in Dundonald
- EPC and energy upgrades in Dundonald
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Dundonald
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Dundonald
- Extensions for extra rooms in Dundonald
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Dundonald
HMO rules for Dundonald
- All new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval.
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) sets the usual fire detection and door expectations.
- Licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years and CO alarms in rooms with gas appliances.
In Northern Ireland, licensing is run centrally by the NI HMO Unit, and all new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval from the local council.
Guide prices in Dundonald
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,400 – £10,800 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £720 – £1,800 | house |
Nearby places we cover
- Holywood (3 mi)
- Castlereagh (4 mi)
- Newtownards (4 mi)
- Belfast (5 mi)
- Newtownabbey (6 mi)
- Bangor (County Down) (7 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Dundonald?
Yes. We work across Dundonald and the BT4, BT5 and BT16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Belfast. Nearby places we also cover include Holywood, Castlereagh, Newtownards.
Does a shared house in Dundonald need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people forming more than two households live there as their main home and pay rent. Licensing for every council in Northern Ireland is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council.
What HMO services do you offer in Dundonald?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.