- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Main towns
- Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Castlereagh, Carrickfergus, Ballymena
What does ensuite installation in County Antrim involve?
- Stud partition or pod installation
- Lighting and electrics to bathroom zones
- Extractor fan with overrun
- Survey of room size, drainage and water pressure
- Shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail
- Tiling, flooring and finishing
Which rules apply in County Antrim?
- Space and amenity standards come from the HMO (Living Accommodation Standard) Regulations (NI) 2019 and the licence conditions.
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
- New HMOs need building control approval as well as planning permission.
- HMO licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years.
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 ensuite installation cost in County Antrim?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,600 – £9,000 | ensuite |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £4,950 – £8,100 | bathroom |
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days per ensuite. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Ensuite installation by town in County Antrim
Questions about ensuite installation in County Antrim
Can an ensuite go anywhere?
It needs a route for waste water. Gravity drainage is best; where that is not possible, a macerator or pump can work. We check at the survey.
Do ensuites need building control?
New drainage and extraction usually fall under the building regulations, so a building notice or competent-person self-certification is normally needed.
Do you carry out ensuite installation 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
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in County Antrim
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in County Antrim
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in County Antrim
- Rewires and EICR remedials in County Antrim
- House to HMO conversion in County Antrim
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in County Antrim
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in County Antrim
- Extensions for extra rooms in County Antrim