In short: An HMO bedroom upgrade refits a letting room so it is more comfortable and easier to let: built-in storage, a proper desk space, better lighting and sockets, sound-reducing doors, durable flooring and fresh decoration. We carry this out across County Antrim, priced against the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Main towns
- Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Castlereagh, Carrickfergus, Ballymena
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in County Antrim involve?
- Window and radiator upgrades
- Desk area with sockets and USB points
- LED lighting and dimmers
- Sound-reducing measures
- New fire door with closer where needed
- Lockable door hardware
Which rules apply in County Antrim?
- Space and amenity standards come from the HMO (Living Accommodation Standard) Regulations (NI) 2019 and the 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.
- 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.
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 do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in County Antrim?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom upgrade: fitted storage, desk, sockets, flooring, decoration (our estimate) | £1,500 – £4,500 | £1,350 – £4,050 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £810 – £1,800 | wall |
Typical time on site: 2–5 working days per room. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Bedroom upgrades and room refits by town in County Antrim
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in County Antrim
Do you supply furniture?
We fit built-in furniture. Loose furniture is usually supplied by you or your furnishing supplier.
Can you do rooms one at a time?
Yes. Most clients upgrade rooms as they become empty so the rest of the house keeps earning.
Do you carry out bedroom upgrades and room refits across County Antrim?
Yes, across the whole of County Antrim, including Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Castlereagh.
Who licenses HMOs in County Antrim?
HMO licensing in County Antrim, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council. Planning and building control are handled by the local council.
Other HMO services in County Antrim
- Ensuite installation in County Antrim
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in County Antrim
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in County Antrim
- Sound insulation in County Antrim
- Rewires and EICR remedials in County Antrim
- Full HMO refurbishment in County Antrim
- Communal kitchen refits in County Antrim
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Antrim