- Area
- County Londonderry
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT51 and BT52
- Location
- 27 miles east of Derry
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
From Ballymena (24 miles away) to the centre of Coleraine, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Coleraine?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Coleraine. Each page below covers the work, the Northern Ireland rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Coleraine
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Coleraine
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Coleraine
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Coleraine
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Coleraine
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Coleraine
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Coleraine
- Student HMO refurbishment in Coleraine
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Coleraine
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Coleraine
- Communal kitchen refits in Coleraine
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Coleraine
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Coleraine
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Coleraine
- Fire doors in Coleraine
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Coleraine
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Coleraine
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Coleraine
- Sound insulation in Coleraine
- EPC and energy upgrades in Coleraine
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Coleraine
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Coleraine
- Extensions for extra rooms in Coleraine
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Coleraine
HMO rules for Coleraine
- Licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years and CO alarms in rooms with gas appliances.
- All new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval.
- 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 Coleraine
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,200 – £16,200 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £4,950 – £8,100 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
- Ballymena (24 mi)
- Derry (27 mi)
- Londonderry County Borough (27 mi)
- Antrim (34 mi)
- Strabane (38 mi)
- Larne (39 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Coleraine?
Yes. We work across Coleraine and the BT51 and BT52 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Londonderry. Nearby places we also cover include Ballymena, Derry, Londonderry County Borough.
Does a shared house in Coleraine 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 Coleraine?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.