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 Ballymena 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 Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT42, BT43 and BT44
- Location
- 23 miles north-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Ballymena involve?
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Damp and mould repairs
- Strip-out and making good
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
Which rules apply in Ballymena?
Full HMO refurbishment in Ballymena must satisfy national law for Northern Ireland, the NI HMO standards and licence conditions and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Licences usually last 5 years, and landlords must also register with the NI landlord registration scheme.
- 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 Ballymena?
| 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 Ballymena 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 Ballymena landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Ballymena
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.
How far do you travel from Ballymena?
We cover the whole of County Antrim and work UK-wide. For Ballymena the nearest towns on our list are Antrim (10 miles), Larne (18 miles), Newtownabbey (20 miles).
Does a shared house in Ballymena 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 Ballymena?
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 Ballymena
- Antrim · 10 mi
- Larne · 18 mi
- Newtownabbey · 20 mi
- Carrickfergus · 21 mi
- Belfast · 23 mi
- Holywood · 24 mi
- All of County Antrim
Other HMO services in Ballymena
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Ballymena
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Ballymena
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Ballymena
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Ballymena
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Ballymena
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