A full HMO refurbishment brings a tired or non-compliant shared house back up to standard in one project: strip-out, repairs, new kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, electrics, heating, decoration and flooring. For a house in Dundonald 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
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT4, BT5 and BT16
- Location
- 5 miles east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Dundonald involve?
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
- Strip-out and making good
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
Which rules apply in Dundonald?
Here is what usually applies to a Dundonald job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions have the final detail.
- 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 licenses for every council.
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
- Doors on protected routes are typically FD30 or FD30S, self-closing on three hinges; emergency lighting is required in HMOs of 4 or more storeys.
- HMO licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Dundonald?
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £720 – £1,800 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,400 – £10,800 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Dundonald can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Dundonald, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Dundonald landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Dundonald
Will you deal with the council’s list of works?
Yes. If you have a schedule of works or an improvement notice, we price against it item by item and give you evidence of completion.
Do you cover all of Dundonald?
Yes. We work across Dundonald and the BT4, BT5 and BT16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Belfast. Nearby places we also cover include Holywood, Castlereagh, Newtownards.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Dundonald?
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.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Dundonald?
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.
Full HMO refurbishment near Dundonald
- Holywood · 3 mi
- Castlereagh · 4 mi
- Newtownards · 4 mi
- Belfast · 5 mi
- Newtownabbey · 6 mi
- Bangor (County Down) · 7 mi
- All of Belfast
Other HMO services in Dundonald
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dundonald
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Dundonald
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Dundonald
- Communal kitchen refits in Dundonald
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Dundonald
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Dundonald
- Ensuite installation in Dundonald
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Dundonald