- Area
- County Londonderry
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT47 and BT48
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Shared houses in Derry 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 Derry?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Derry, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Derry
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Derry
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Derry
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Derry
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Derry
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Derry
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Derry
- Student HMO refurbishment in Derry
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Derry
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Derry
- Communal kitchen refits in Derry
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Derry
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Derry
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Derry
- Fire doors in Derry
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Derry
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Derry
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Derry
- Sound insulation in Derry
- EPC and energy upgrades in Derry
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Derry
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Derry
- Extensions for extra rooms in Derry
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Derry
HMO rules for Derry
- Licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years and CO alarms in rooms with gas appliances.
- 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.
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 Derry
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £720 – £1,800 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £4,950 – £8,100 | bathroom |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Londonderry County Borough (0 mi)
- Strabane (14 mi)
- Coleraine (27 mi)
- Omagh (28 mi)
- Ballymena (42 mi)
- Enniskillen (47 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Derry?
We cover the whole of County Londonderry and work UK-wide. For Derry the nearest towns on our list are Londonderry County Borough (0 miles), Strabane (14 miles), Coleraine (27 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Derry?
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 Derry?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.