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. Newry is 33 miles south-west 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
- County Armagh, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT34 and BT35
- Location
- 33 miles south-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Newry involve?
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Condition survey and schedule of works
Which rules apply in Newry?
Here is what usually applies to a Newry 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 Newry?
| 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 Newry 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 Newry, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Newry landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Newry:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Newry
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.
Which postcodes in Newry do you work in?
All of them, including BT34 and BT35, and the surrounding parts of County Armagh.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Newry?
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 Newry?
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 Newry
- Banbridge · 12 mi
- Portadown · 17 mi
- Armagh · 18 mi
- Craigavon · 19 mi
- Lisburn · 27 mi
- Castlereagh · 33 mi
- All of County Armagh
Other HMO services in Newry
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Newry
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Newry
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Newry
- Communal kitchen refits in Newry
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newry
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Newry
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Newry
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Newry