In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across County Down, priced against the rules for Northern Ireland and the council’s own standards.
- 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 Down?
- 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 Down
HMO services in County Down
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in County Down
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in County Down
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in County Down
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in County Down
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in County Down
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in County Down
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in County Down
- Student HMO refurbishment in County Down
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in County Down
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in County Down
- Communal kitchen refits in County Down
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in County Down
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in County Down
- Fire alarm and detection systems in County Down
- Fire doors in County Down
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in County Down
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Down
- Rewires and EICR remedials in County Down
- Sound insulation in County Down
- EPC and energy upgrades in County Down
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Down
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in County Down
- Extensions for extra rooms in County Down
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in County Down
Guide prices in County Down
| 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 Down?
Yes. We cover the whole of County Down, including Bangor (County Down), Banbridge, Holywood.
Who licenses HMOs in County Down?
HMO licensing in County Down, 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 Down?
Our guide prices for County Down use the Northern Ireland adjustment of -10% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.