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. In Carrickfergus, a town of about 29,000 people in County Antrim, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- County Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT38
- Location
- 10 miles north-east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Carrickfergus involve?
- Damp and mould repairs
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
Which rules apply in Carrickfergus?
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 Carrickfergus before we price.
- 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 Carrickfergus?
| 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 Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Carrickfergus landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Carrickfergus:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Carrickfergus
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 Carrickfergus?
Yes. We work across Carrickfergus and the BT38 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Antrim. Nearby places we also cover include Holywood, Newtownabbey, Bangor (County Down).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Carrickfergus?
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 Carrickfergus?
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 Carrickfergus
- Holywood · 5 mi
- Newtownabbey · 6 mi
- Bangor (County Down) · 7 mi
- Dundonald · 9 mi
- Larne · 9 mi
- Belfast · 10 mi
- All of County Antrim
Other HMO services in Carrickfergus
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Carrickfergus
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Carrickfergus
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Carrickfergus
- Communal kitchen refits in Carrickfergus
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Carrickfergus
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Carrickfergus
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Carrickfergus
- Fire doors in Carrickfergus