- Area
- County Antrim
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT38
- Location
- 10 miles north-east of Belfast
From Holywood (5 miles away) to the centre of Carrickfergus, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Carrickfergus?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Carrickfergus. Each page below covers the work, the Northern Ireland rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Carrickfergus
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Carrickfergus
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Carrickfergus
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Carrickfergus
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Carrickfergus
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Carrickfergus
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Carrickfergus
- Student HMO refurbishment in Carrickfergus
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Carrickfergus
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Carrickfergus
- Communal kitchen refits in Carrickfergus
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Carrickfergus
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Carrickfergus
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Carrickfergus
- Fire doors in Carrickfergus
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Carrickfergus
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Carrickfergus
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Carrickfergus
- Sound insulation in Carrickfergus
- EPC and energy upgrades in Carrickfergus
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Carrickfergus
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Carrickfergus
- Extensions for extra rooms in Carrickfergus
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Carrickfergus
HMO rules for Carrickfergus
- 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.
- 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 Carrickfergus
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,400 – £10,800 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,200 – £16,200 | kitchen |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Holywood (5 mi)
- Newtownabbey (6 mi)
- Bangor (County Down) (7 mi)
- Dundonald (9 mi)
- Larne (9 mi)
- Belfast (10 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Carrickfergus?
We cover the whole of County Antrim and work UK-wide. For Carrickfergus the nearest towns on our list are Holywood (5 miles), Newtownabbey (6 miles), Bangor (County Down) (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.