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. Newtownards is 9 miles east of Belfast. We price full HMO refurbishment there against Northern Ireland’s HMO rules and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT16, BT19, BT22 and BT23
- Location
- 9 miles east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Newtownards involve?
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Damp and mould repairs
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in Newtownards?
Here is what usually applies to a Newtownards 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.
- 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.
- HMO licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Newtownards?
| 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 |
Prices in Newtownards are shown with our regional adjustment for Northern Ireland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 4–12 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Newtownards 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 Newtownards
Can you refurbish an HMO while tenants live there?
Sometimes, room by room, with the escape route kept clear and the fire alarm working at all times. For heavier work it is usually quicker and safer to do it with the house empty. We plan the phasing with you.
Do you cover all of Newtownards?
Yes. We work across Newtownards and the BT16, BT19, BT22 and BT23 postcode areas, plus the rest of Belfast. Nearby places we also cover include Dundonald, Bangor (County Down), Holywood.
Does a shared house in Newtownards 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 full HMO refurbishment cost in Newtownards?
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 Newtownards
- Dundonald · 4 mi
- Bangor (County Down) · 5 mi
- Holywood · 6 mi
- Castlereagh · 8 mi
- Belfast · 9 mi
- Carrickfergus · 10 mi
- All of Belfast
Other HMO services in Newtownards
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Newtownards
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Newtownards
- Communal kitchen refits in Newtownards
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newtownards
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Newtownards
- Ensuite installation in Newtownards
- House to HMO conversion in Newtownards