- Area
- County Antrim
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT41
- Location
- 14 miles north-west of Belfast
From Ballymena (10 miles away) to the centre of Antrim, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Antrim?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Antrim and BT41.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Antrim
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Antrim
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Antrim
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Antrim
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Antrim
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Antrim
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Antrim
- Student HMO refurbishment in Antrim
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Antrim
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Antrim
- Communal kitchen refits in Antrim
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Antrim
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Antrim
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Antrim
- Fire doors in Antrim
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Antrim
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Antrim
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Antrim
- Sound insulation in Antrim
- EPC and energy upgrades in Antrim
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Antrim
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Antrim
- Extensions for extra rooms in Antrim
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Antrim
HMO rules for Antrim
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) sets the usual fire detection and door expectations.
- A licence is needed where 3 or more people forming more than two households live as their main home and pay rent.
- 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 Antrim
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,200 – £16,200 | kitchen |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Ballymena (10 mi)
- Newtownabbey (13 mi)
- Belfast (14 mi)
- Lisburn (15 mi)
- Carrickfergus (16 mi)
- Holywood (16 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Antrim do you work in?
All of them, including BT41, and the surrounding parts of County Antrim.
Does a shared house in Antrim 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 Antrim?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.