An HMO ensuite is a small private shower room, with a WC and basin, built into or next to a letting room. For a house in Antrim we start with a measured survey, check the NI HMO standards and licence conditions for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- County Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT41
- Location
- 14 miles north-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does ensuite installation in Antrim involve?
- Waste, macerator or pumped drainage
- Stud partition or pod installation
- Shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail
- Extractor fan with overrun
- Lighting and electrics to bathroom zones
Which rules apply in Antrim?
Ensuite installation in Antrim 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.
- 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.
How much does ensuite installation cost in 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Antrim follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days per ensuite. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Antrim landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Reducing pressure on shared bathrooms
- Moving a house up to professional sharers
Questions about ensuite installation in 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.
How far do you travel from Antrim?
We cover the whole of County Antrim and work UK-wide. For Antrim the nearest towns on our list are Ballymena (10 miles), Newtownabbey (13 miles), Belfast (14 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Antrim?
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 ensuite installation 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.
Ensuite installation near Antrim
- Ballymena · 10 mi
- Newtownabbey · 13 mi
- Belfast · 14 mi
- Lisburn · 15 mi
- Carrickfergus · 16 mi
- Holywood · 16 mi
- All of County Antrim
Other HMO services in Antrim
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Antrim
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Antrim
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Antrim
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Antrim
- House to HMO conversion in Antrim
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Antrim
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Antrim
- Full HMO refurbishment in Antrim