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 Larne 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
- BT40
- Location
- 18 miles north of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Larne involve?
- Damp and mould repairs
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Strip-out and making good
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Larne?
Here is what usually applies to a Larne job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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 Larne?
| 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 Larne 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 Larne landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Larne:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Larne
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
Which postcodes in Larne do you work in?
All of them, including BT40, and the surrounding parts of County Antrim.
Does a shared house in Larne 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 Larne?
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 Larne
- Carrickfergus · 9 mi
- Newtownabbey · 14 mi
- Bangor (County Down) · 14 mi
- Holywood · 15 mi
- Dundonald · 18 mi
- Belfast · 18 mi
- All of County Antrim
Other HMO services in Larne
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Larne
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Larne
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Larne
- Communal kitchen refits in Larne
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Larne
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Larne
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Larne
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Larne