- Area
- County Down
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT32 and BT62
- Location
- 22 miles south-west of Belfast
Banbridge is a town of about 16,000 people, 22 miles south-west of Belfast. We cover every part of it, from BT32 and BT62 out to Craigavon, Portadown.
What HMO works do we carry out in Banbridge?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Banbridge, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Banbridge
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Banbridge
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Banbridge
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Banbridge
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Banbridge
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Banbridge
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Banbridge
- Student HMO refurbishment in Banbridge
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Banbridge
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Banbridge
- Communal kitchen refits in Banbridge
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Banbridge
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Banbridge
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Banbridge
- Fire doors in Banbridge
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Banbridge
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Banbridge
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Banbridge
- Sound insulation in Banbridge
- EPC and energy upgrades in Banbridge
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Banbridge
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Banbridge
- Extensions for extra rooms in Banbridge
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Banbridge
HMO rules for Banbridge
- The NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council runs licensing for every council; licences usually last 5 years.
- A licence is needed where 3 or more people forming more than two households live as their main home and pay rent.
- Licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years and CO alarms in rooms with gas appliances.
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 Banbridge
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £4,950 – £8,100 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £720 – £1,800 | 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
How far do you travel from Banbridge?
We cover the whole of County Down and work UK-wide. For Banbridge the nearest towns on our list are Craigavon (8 miles), Portadown (8 miles), Newry (12 miles).
Does a shared house in Banbridge need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people forming more than two households live there as their main home and pay rent. Licensing for every council in Northern Ireland is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council.
What HMO services do you offer in Banbridge?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.