An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. For a house in Carrickfergus 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
- BT38
- Location
- 10 miles north-east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do extensions for extra rooms in Carrickfergus involve?
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Planning route check and drawings
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Party wall coordination where needed
Which rules apply in Carrickfergus?
Here is what usually applies to a Carrickfergus job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions have the final detail.
- All new HMOs need planning permission; councils such as Belfast apply HMO policy areas and limits on concentration.
- New HMOs need building control approval as well as planning permission.
- Doors on protected routes are typically FD30 or FD30S, self-closing on three hinges; emergency lighting is required in HMOs of 4 or more storeys.
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Carrickfergus?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £31,500 – £54,000 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £1,600 – £3,600 | m² |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Carrickfergus can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 8–14 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Carrickfergus, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Carrickfergus landlords need it?
Landlords in Carrickfergus most often ask us for this when:
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
- Moving to more sharers with consent
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Carrickfergus
Do you handle building control?
Yes, from application to completion certificate.
How far do you travel from Carrickfergus?
We cover the whole of County Antrim and work UK-wide. For Carrickfergus the nearest towns on our list are Holywood (5 miles), Newtownabbey (6 miles), Bangor (County Down) (7 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Carrickfergus?
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 do extensions for extra rooms cost in Carrickfergus?
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.
Extensions for extra rooms near Carrickfergus
- Holywood · 5 mi
- Newtownabbey · 6 mi
- Bangor (County Down) · 7 mi
- Dundonald · 9 mi
- Larne · 9 mi
- Belfast · 10 mi
- All of County Antrim
Other HMO services in Carrickfergus
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Carrickfergus
- Communal kitchen refits in Carrickfergus
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Carrickfergus
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Carrickfergus
- Ensuite installation in Carrickfergus
- House to HMO conversion in Carrickfergus
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Carrickfergus
- Sound insulation in Carrickfergus