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