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 Lisburn 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
- BT27 and BT28
- Location
- 7 miles south-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do extensions for extra rooms in Lisburn involve?
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Planning route check and drawings
- Building control completion
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
Which rules apply in Lisburn?
Here is what usually applies to a Lisburn 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 Lisburn?
| 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 |
Prices in Lisburn are shown with our regional adjustment for Northern Ireland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 8–14 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Lisburn landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Lisburn:
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
- Adding a ground-floor room
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Lisburn
Will the extension affect neighbours?
Possibly, if it is on or near a boundary. Party wall procedures may apply in England and Wales.
Which postcodes in Lisburn do you work in?
All of them, including BT27 and BT28, and the surrounding parts of County Antrim.
Does a shared house in Lisburn 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 do extensions for extra rooms cost in Lisburn?
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 Lisburn
- Belfast · 7 mi
- Castlereagh · 7 mi
- Dundonald · 11 mi
- Newtownabbey · 11 mi
- Holywood · 12 mi
- Newtownards · 15 mi
- All of County Antrim
Other HMO services in Lisburn
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Lisburn
- Communal kitchen refits in Lisburn
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Lisburn
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Lisburn
- Ensuite installation in Lisburn
- House to HMO conversion in Lisburn
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Lisburn
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Lisburn