- Area
- County Down
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT19 and BT20
- Location
- 11 miles north-east of Belfast
Shared houses in Bangor (County Down) range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Bangor (County Down)?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Bangor (County Down) and BT19 and BT20.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Bangor (County Down)
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bangor (County Down)
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bangor (County Down)
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bangor (County Down)
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bangor (County Down)
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bangor (County Down)
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bangor (County Down)
- Student HMO refurbishment in Bangor (County Down)
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Bangor (County Down)
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Bangor (County Down)
- Communal kitchen refits in Bangor (County Down)
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bangor (County Down)
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bangor (County Down)
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bangor (County Down)
- Fire doors in Bangor (County Down)
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bangor (County Down)
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bangor (County Down)
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bangor (County Down)
- Sound insulation in Bangor (County Down)
- EPC and energy upgrades in Bangor (County Down)
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bangor (County Down)
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Bangor (County Down)
- Extensions for extra rooms in Bangor (County Down)
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bangor (County Down)
HMO rules for Bangor (County Down)
- 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.
- All new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval.
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 Bangor (County Down)
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,400 – £10,800 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Newtownards (5 mi)
- Holywood (6 mi)
- Carrickfergus (7 mi)
- Dundonald (7 mi)
- Newtownabbey (10 mi)
- Castlereagh (11 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Bangor (County Down) do you work in?
All of them, including BT19 and BT20, and the surrounding parts of County Down.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bangor (County Down)?
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 Bangor (County Down)?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.