- Area
- County Antrim
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT40
- Location
- 18 miles north of Belfast
Our Larne work covers BT40 and the surrounding area, 18 miles north of Belfast, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across County Antrim.
What HMO works do we carry out in Larne?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Larne and BT40.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Larne
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Larne
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Larne
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Larne
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Larne
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Larne
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Larne
- Student HMO refurbishment in Larne
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Larne
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Larne
- Communal kitchen refits in Larne
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Larne
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Larne
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Larne
- Fire doors in Larne
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Larne
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Larne
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Larne
- Sound insulation in Larne
- EPC and energy upgrades in Larne
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Larne
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Larne
- Extensions for extra rooms in Larne
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Larne
HMO rules for Larne
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) sets the usual fire detection and door expectations.
- 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.
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 Larne
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £4,950 – £8,100 | bathroom |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,400 – £10,800 | house |
Nearby places we cover
- Carrickfergus (9 mi)
- Newtownabbey (14 mi)
- Bangor (County Down) (14 mi)
- Holywood (15 mi)
- Dundonald (18 mi)
- Belfast (18 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Larne?
We cover the whole of County Antrim and work UK-wide. For Larne the nearest towns on our list are Carrickfergus (9 miles), Newtownabbey (14 miles), Bangor (County Down) (14 miles).
Does a shared house in Larne 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 Larne?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.