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. Antrim is 14 miles north-west of Belfast. We price bedroom upgrades and room refits 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 Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT41
- Location
- 14 miles north-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Antrim involve?
- Fitted wardrobes and storage
- Desk area with sockets and USB points
- LED lighting and dimmers
- Window and radiator upgrades
- Lockable door hardware
Which rules apply in Antrim?
Here is what usually applies to a Antrim job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions have the final detail.
- Space and amenity standards come from the HMO (Living Accommodation Standard) Regulations (NI) 2019 and the 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 do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Antrim 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 2–5 working days per room. If a council deadline applies in Antrim, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Antrim landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Antrim:
- Refreshing rooms one at a time
- Rooms that are hard to let at the current rent
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Antrim
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.
Which postcodes in Antrim do you work in?
All of them, including BT41, and the surrounding parts of County Antrim.
Does a shared house in Antrim 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 do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Antrim?
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.
Bedroom upgrades and room refits near Antrim
- Ballymena · 10 mi
- Newtownabbey · 13 mi
- Belfast · 14 mi
- Lisburn · 15 mi
- Carrickfergus · 16 mi
- Holywood · 16 mi
- All of County Antrim