In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across County Armagh, working to the HMO rules for Northern Ireland.
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Region for pricing
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns on our list
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What HMO rules apply in County Armagh?
- A licence is needed where 3 or more people forming more than two households live as their main home and pay rent.
- 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.
- 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.
Full HMO rules for Northern Ireland
Towns we cover in County Armagh
HMO services in County Armagh
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in County Armagh
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in County Armagh
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in County Armagh
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in County Armagh
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in County Armagh
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in County Armagh
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in County Armagh
- Student HMO refurbishment in County Armagh
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in County Armagh
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in County Armagh
- Communal kitchen refits in County Armagh
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in County Armagh
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in County Armagh
- Fire alarm and detection systems in County Armagh
- Fire doors in County Armagh
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in County Armagh
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Armagh
- Rewires and EICR remedials in County Armagh
- Sound insulation in County Armagh
- EPC and energy upgrades in County Armagh
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Armagh
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in County Armagh
- Extensions for extra rooms in County Armagh
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in County Armagh
Guide prices in County Armagh
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,600 – £9,000 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,200 – £16,200 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £720 – £1,800 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in County Armagh?
Yes. We cover the whole of County Armagh, including Craigavon, Portadown, Newry, Armagh.
Who licenses HMOs in County Armagh?
HMO licensing in County Armagh, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council. Planning and building control are handled by the local council.
Is HMO work more expensive in County Armagh?
Our guide prices for County Armagh use the Northern Ireland adjustment of -10% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.