- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Main towns
- Bangor (County Down), Banbridge, Holywood
What does ensuite installation in County Down involve?
- Lighting and electrics to bathroom zones
- Tiling, flooring and finishing
- Shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail
- Extractor fan with overrun
- Tanking and waterproof wall boards
- Waste, macerator or pumped drainage
Which rules apply in County Down?
- 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 Down?
| 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 Down
Questions about ensuite installation in County Down
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.
How noisy are macerators?
Modern units are quieter than older ones but still audible. We use them only where gravity drainage is not possible and fit them to reduce noise.
Do you carry out ensuite installation across County Down?
Yes, across the whole of County Down, including Bangor (County Down), Banbridge, Holywood.
Who licenses HMOs in County Down?
HMO licensing in County Down, 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 Down
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in County Down
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in County Down
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in County Down
- Rewires and EICR remedials in County Down
- House to HMO conversion in County Down
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in County Down
- Student HMO refurbishment in County Down
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in County Down