HMORefurbishment

Northern Ireland

Ensuite installation across County Londonderry

Compact ensuite shower rooms built into letting rooms, with drainage, extraction and waterproofing. Covering all of County Londonderry, with a free site visit and fixed written quote.

Newly fitted compact ensuite shower room with tiled walls and heated towel rail
In short: An HMO ensuite is a small private shower room, with a WC and basin, built into or next to a letting room. Across County Londonderry, the work is planned around Northern Ireland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
Nation
Northern Ireland
Pricing region
Northern Ireland
Postcode areas
BT
Main towns
Londonderry County Borough, Derry, Coleraine

What does ensuite installation in County Londonderry involve?

  • Extractor fan with overrun
  • Shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail
  • Tiling, flooring and finishing
  • Lighting and electrics to bathroom zones
  • Stud partition or pod installation
  • Tanking and waterproof wall boards

Which rules apply in County Londonderry?

  • 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 Londonderry?

Regional adjustment for Northern Ireland. Planning budgets: see our prices page.
ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom£4,000 – £10,000£3,600 – £9,000ensuite
Shared bathroom refit£5,500 – £9,000£4,950 – £8,100bathroom

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 Londonderry

Questions about ensuite installation in County Londonderry

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.

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 you carry out ensuite installation across County Londonderry?

Yes, across the whole of County Londonderry, including Londonderry County Borough, Derry, Coleraine.

Who licenses HMOs in County Londonderry?

HMO licensing in County Londonderry, 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 Londonderry

Planning HMO works?

Free site visit, then a fixed written quote itemised against your council’s standards.

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