- Area
- County Armagh
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT62, BT63 and BT64
- Location
- 24 miles south-west of Belfast
Portadown is a town of about 33,000 people, 24 miles south-west of Belfast. We cover every part of it, from BT62, BT63 and BT64 out to Craigavon, Banbridge.
What HMO works do we carry out in Portadown?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Portadown, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Portadown
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Portadown
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Portadown
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Portadown
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Portadown
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Portadown
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Portadown
- Student HMO refurbishment in Portadown
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Portadown
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Portadown
- Communal kitchen refits in Portadown
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Portadown
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Portadown
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Portadown
- Fire doors in Portadown
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Portadown
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Portadown
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Portadown
- Sound insulation in Portadown
- EPC and energy upgrades in Portadown
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Portadown
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Portadown
- Extensions for extra rooms in Portadown
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Portadown
HMO rules for Portadown
- 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.
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 Portadown
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £720 – £1,800 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,600 – £9,000 | ensuite |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,400 – £10,800 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Portadown?
Yes. We work across Portadown and the BT62, BT63 and BT64 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Armagh. Nearby places we also cover include Craigavon, Banbridge, Armagh.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Portadown?
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 Portadown?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.