An HMO ensuite is a small private shower room, with a WC and basin, built into or next to a letting room. In Strabane, a town of about 14,000 people in County Tyrone, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT82
- Location
- 14 miles south-west of Derry
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does ensuite installation in Strabane involve?
- Survey of room size, drainage and water pressure
- Shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail
- Stud partition or pod installation
- Lighting and electrics to bathroom zones
- Tiling, flooring and finishing
Which rules apply in Strabane?
Ensuite installation in Strabane 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 Strabane?
| 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 Strabane 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 Strabane landlords need it?
Landlords in Strabane most often ask us for this when:
- Moving a house up to professional sharers
- Reducing pressure on shared bathrooms
Questions about ensuite installation in Strabane
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.
Which postcodes in Strabane do you work in?
All of them, including BT82, and the surrounding parts of County Tyrone.
Does a shared house in Strabane need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people forming more than two households live there as their main home and pay rent. Licensing for every council in Northern Ireland is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council.
How much does ensuite installation cost in Strabane?
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 Strabane
- Londonderry County Borough · 14 mi
- Derry · 14 mi
- Omagh · 17 mi
- Enniskillen · 34 mi
- Coleraine · 38 mi
- Armagh · 46 mi
- All of County Tyrone
Other HMO services in Strabane
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Strabane
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Strabane
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Strabane
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Strabane
- House to HMO conversion in Strabane
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Strabane
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Strabane
- Communal kitchen refits in Strabane