- Area
- County Antrim
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT5 and BT6
- Location
- 2 miles south-east of Belfast
Castlereagh is a town of around 55,000 people, 2 miles south-east of Belfast. We cover every part of it, from BT5 and BT6 out to Belfast, Dundonald.
What HMO works do we carry out in Castlereagh?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Castlereagh, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Castlereagh
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Castlereagh
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Castlereagh
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Castlereagh
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Castlereagh
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Castlereagh
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Castlereagh
- Student HMO refurbishment in Castlereagh
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Castlereagh
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Castlereagh
- Communal kitchen refits in Castlereagh
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Castlereagh
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Castlereagh
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Castlereagh
- Fire doors in Castlereagh
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Castlereagh
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Castlereagh
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Castlereagh
- Sound insulation in Castlereagh
- EPC and energy upgrades in Castlereagh
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Castlereagh
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Castlereagh
- Extensions for extra rooms in Castlereagh
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Castlereagh
HMO rules for Castlereagh
- The NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council runs licensing for every council; licences usually last 5 years.
- 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 Castlereagh
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,600 – £9,000 | ensuite |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £4,950 – £8,100 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Castlereagh?
We cover the whole of County Antrim and work UK-wide. For Castlereagh the nearest towns on our list are Belfast (2 miles), Dundonald (4 miles), Holywood (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Castlereagh 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 Castlereagh?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.