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. In Craigavon, a town of around 60,000 people in County Armagh, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- County Armagh, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT62, BT63, BT64 and BT65
- Location
- 21 miles south-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Craigavon involve?
- Window and radiator upgrades
- Desk area with sockets and USB points
- Fitted wardrobes and storage
- Flooring and decoration
- LED lighting and dimmers
Which rules apply in Craigavon?
Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Craigavon 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:
- 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 Craigavon?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Craigavon follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 2–5 working days per room 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 Craigavon landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Craigavon:
- Refreshing rooms one at a time
- Moving a house to professional sharers
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Craigavon
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.
How far do you travel from Craigavon?
We cover the whole of County Armagh and work UK-wide. For Craigavon the nearest towns on our list are Portadown (3 miles), Banbridge (8 miles), Armagh (13 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Craigavon?
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 do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Craigavon?
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 Craigavon
- Portadown · 3 mi
- Banbridge · 8 mi
- Armagh · 13 mi
- Lisburn · 15 mi
- Newry · 19 mi
- Antrim · 20 mi
- All of County Armagh
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- Ensuite installation in Craigavon
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Craigavon
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Craigavon
- Sound insulation in Craigavon
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Craigavon
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- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Craigavon
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Craigavon