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. Strabane is 14 miles south-west of Derry. 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 Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT82
- Location
- 14 miles south-west of Derry
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Strabane involve?
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
Which rules apply in Strabane?
Full HMO refurbishment in Strabane 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 Strabane?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Strabane follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 4–12 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Strabane landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Strabane:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Strabane
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
How far do you travel from Strabane?
We cover the whole of County Tyrone and work UK-wide. For Strabane the nearest towns on our list are Londonderry County Borough (14 miles), Derry (14 miles), Omagh (17 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Strabane?
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 Strabane?
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 Strabane
- Londonderry County Borough · 14 mi
- Derry · 14 mi
- Omagh · 17 mi
- Enniskillen · 34 mi
- Coleraine · 38 mi
- Armagh · 46 mi
- All of County Tyrone
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Strabane
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Strabane
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Strabane
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Strabane
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Strabane
- Sound insulation in Strabane