- Area
- County Armagh
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT60 and BT61
- Location
- 34 miles south-west of Belfast
Armagh is a town of about 15,000 people, 34 miles south-west of Belfast. We cover every part of it, from BT60 and BT61 out to Portadown, Craigavon.
What HMO works do we carry out in Armagh?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Armagh and BT60 and BT61.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Armagh
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Armagh
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Armagh
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Armagh
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Armagh
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Armagh
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Armagh
- Student HMO refurbishment in Armagh
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Armagh
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Armagh
- Communal kitchen refits in Armagh
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Armagh
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Armagh
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Armagh
- Fire doors in Armagh
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Armagh
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Armagh
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Armagh
- Sound insulation in Armagh
- EPC and energy upgrades in Armagh
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Armagh
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Armagh
- Extensions for extra rooms in Armagh
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Armagh
HMO rules for Armagh
- All new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval.
- The NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council runs licensing for every council; licences usually last 5 years.
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) sets the usual fire detection and door expectations.
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 Armagh
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Armagh?
Yes. We work across Armagh and the BT60 and BT61 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Armagh. Nearby places we also cover include Portadown, Craigavon, Banbridge.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Armagh?
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 Armagh?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.