A commercial to HMO conversion turns space that was never a home, such as upper floors over shops or small office buildings, into shared accommodation. For a house in Strabane we start with a measured survey, check the NI HMO standards and licence conditions for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT82
- Location
- 14 miles south-west of Derry
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does commercial and above-shop to HMO in Strabane involve?
- New kitchens, bathrooms and ensuites
- New electrics, heating and ventilation
- Survey of structure, services and access
- Separate entrance and protected escape route
- Windows and thermal upgrades
Which rules apply in Strabane?
The rules below are the Northern Ireland-wide position for this kind of work. The NI HMO Unit’s standards and licence conditions apply on top, so we always check the address in Strabane before we price.
- Licences usually last 5 years, and landlords must also register with the NI landlord registration scheme.
- All new HMOs need planning permission; councils such as Belfast apply HMO policy areas and limits on concentration.
- New HMOs need building control approval as well as planning permission.
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) usually expects Grade D1 interlinked detection in smaller shared houses and a Grade A system with more than 6 occupants or over 200 m².
How much does commercial and above-shop to HMO cost in Strabane?
| 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 |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,600 – £4,050 | house |
| Acoustic ceiling or floor upgrade, 12–15 m² | £800 – £2,700 | £720 – £2,450 | room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,200 – £16,200 | kitchen |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,600 – £9,000 | ensuite |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Strabane can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 12–24 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Strabane landlords need it?
Landlords in Strabane most often ask us for this when:
- Empty upper floors above a shop you own
- A mixed-use building where the upper floors need bringing into use
Questions about commercial and above-shop to HMO in Strabane
Is building control needed?
Yes. Changing commercial space to residential use is a material change of use and needs building regulations approval.
Which postcodes in Strabane do you work in?
All of them, including BT82, and the surrounding parts of County Tyrone.
Does a shared house in Strabane 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.
How much does commercial and above-shop to HMO cost in Strabane?
Our guide ranges for Northern Ireland are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Commercial and above-shop to HMO near Strabane
- Londonderry County Borough · 14 mi
- Derry · 14 mi
- Omagh · 17 mi
- Enniskillen · 34 mi
- Coleraine · 38 mi
- Armagh · 46 mi
- All of County Tyrone
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