A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Lisburn is 7 miles south-west of Belfast. We price large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) there against Northern Ireland’s HMO rules and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- County Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT27 and BT28
- Location
- 7 miles south-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Lisburn involve?
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
- Sound insulation between rooms and floors
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
Which rules apply in Lisburn?
Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Lisburn 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:
- A licence is needed where 3 or more people forming more than two households live as their main home and pay rent; the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council licenses for every council.
- 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.
- All new HMOs need planning permission; councils such as Belfast apply HMO policy areas and limits on concentration.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Lisburn?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,150 – £5,850 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,600 – £4,050 | house |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,800 – £5,400 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,600 – £9,000 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,200 – £16,200 | kitchen |
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?
Most jobs of this kind take 10–20 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Lisburn, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Lisburn landlords need it?
Landlords in Lisburn most often ask us for this when:
- An existing large HMO needs works before a licence renewal
- You have planning in place, or want to apply
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Lisburn
Do you handle building control?
Yes. The building work in a large HMO conversion (partitions, fire separation, drainage, electrics) needs to meet the building regulations, and the conversion can also count as a material change of use. We confirm the route with building control, coordinate inspections and give you the completion paperwork.
How far do you travel from Lisburn?
We cover the whole of County Antrim and work UK-wide. For Lisburn the nearest towns on our list are Belfast (7 miles), Castlereagh (7 miles), Dundonald (11 miles).
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 large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) 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.
Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) 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
- House to HMO conversion in Lisburn
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Lisburn
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Lisburn
- Sound insulation in Lisburn
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Lisburn
- Extensions for extra rooms in Lisburn
- EPC and energy upgrades in Lisburn
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Lisburn