In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across County Antrim, priced against the rules for Northern Ireland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Region for pricing
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns on our list
- 7
What HMO rules apply in County Antrim?
- 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 County Antrim
HMO services in County Antrim
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in County Antrim
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in County Antrim
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in County Antrim
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in County Antrim
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in County Antrim
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in County Antrim
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in County Antrim
- Student HMO refurbishment in County Antrim
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in County Antrim
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in County Antrim
- Communal kitchen refits in County Antrim
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in County Antrim
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in County Antrim
- Fire alarm and detection systems in County Antrim
- Fire doors in County Antrim
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in County Antrim
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Antrim
- Rewires and EICR remedials in County Antrim
- Sound insulation in County Antrim
- EPC and energy upgrades in County Antrim
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Antrim
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in County Antrim
- Extensions for extra rooms in County Antrim
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in County Antrim
Guide prices in County Antrim
| 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 County Antrim?
Yes. We cover the whole of County Antrim, including Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Castlereagh, Carrickfergus.
Who licenses HMOs in County Antrim?
HMO licensing in County Antrim, 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 County Antrim?
Our guide prices for County Antrim use the Northern Ireland adjustment of -10% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.