- Area
- County Antrim
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT42, BT43 and BT44
- Location
- 23 miles north-west of Belfast
From Antrim (10 miles away) to the centre of Ballymena, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Ballymena?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Ballymena and BT42, BT43 and BT44.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Ballymena
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Ballymena
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Ballymena
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Ballymena
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Ballymena
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Ballymena
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Ballymena
- Student HMO refurbishment in Ballymena
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Ballymena
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Ballymena
- Communal kitchen refits in Ballymena
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Ballymena
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Ballymena
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Ballymena
- Fire doors in Ballymena
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Ballymena
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Ballymena
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Ballymena
- Sound insulation in Ballymena
- EPC and energy upgrades in Ballymena
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Ballymena
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Ballymena
- Extensions for extra rooms in Ballymena
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Ballymena
HMO rules for Ballymena
- Licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years and CO alarms in rooms with gas appliances.
- A licence is needed where 3 or more people forming more than two households live as their main home and pay rent.
- All new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval.
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 Ballymena
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,200 – £16,200 | kitchen |
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Ballymena do you work in?
All of them, including BT42, BT43 and BT44, and the surrounding parts of County Antrim.
Does a shared house in Ballymena 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 Ballymena?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.