- Area
- County Antrim
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT36 and BT37
- Location
- 4 miles north of Belfast
Our Newtownabbey work covers BT36 and BT37 and the surrounding area, 4 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 Newtownabbey?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Newtownabbey. Each page below covers the work, the Northern Ireland rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Newtownabbey
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Newtownabbey
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Newtownabbey
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Newtownabbey
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Newtownabbey
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Newtownabbey
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Newtownabbey
- Student HMO refurbishment in Newtownabbey
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Newtownabbey
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Newtownabbey
- Communal kitchen refits in Newtownabbey
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newtownabbey
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Newtownabbey
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Newtownabbey
- Fire doors in Newtownabbey
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Newtownabbey
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Newtownabbey
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Newtownabbey
- Sound insulation in Newtownabbey
- EPC and energy upgrades in Newtownabbey
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Newtownabbey
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Newtownabbey
- Extensions for extra rooms in Newtownabbey
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Newtownabbey
HMO rules for Newtownabbey
- Licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years and CO alarms in rooms with gas appliances.
- The NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council runs licensing for every council; licences usually last 5 years.
- 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 Newtownabbey
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,400 – £10,800 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £720 – £1,800 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £4,950 – £8,100 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
- Holywood (4 mi)
- Belfast (4 mi)
- Carrickfergus (6 mi)
- Castlereagh (6 mi)
- Dundonald (6 mi)
- Bangor (County Down) (10 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Newtownabbey do you work in?
All of them, including BT36 and BT37, and the surrounding parts of County Antrim.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Newtownabbey?
With the local council for the address. 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.
What HMO services do you offer in Newtownabbey?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.