- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Main towns
- Craigavon, Portadown, Newry, Armagh
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Armagh involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in County Armagh?
- Licences usually last 5 years, and landlords must also register with the NI landlord registration scheme.
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) usually expects Grade D1 interlinked detection in smaller shared houses and a Grade A system with more than 6 occupants or over 200 m².
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
- Licence conditions and council enforcement cover disrepair, damp and mould in licensed HMOs.
- 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.
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 licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in County Armagh?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,350 – £4,500 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £720 – £1,800 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £360 | inspection |
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works by town in County Armagh
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Armagh
Can you meet a council deadline?
In most cases, yes, if we see the list early. Send it to us as soon as you get it and we will tell you straight away if a deadline looks tight.
What if the council disagrees with the work?
We build to the written list and standards. If the council asks for more, we price the extra items separately.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across County Armagh?
Yes, across the whole of County Armagh, including Craigavon, Portadown, Newry.
Who licenses HMOs in County Armagh?
HMO licensing in County Armagh, 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 Armagh
- HMO fire safety upgrades in County Armagh
- Rewires and EICR remedials in County Armagh
- Communal kitchen refits in County Armagh
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in County Armagh
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Armagh
- Fire doors in County Armagh
- Student HMO refurbishment in County Armagh
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in County Armagh