A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Landlords in Craigavon (BT62, BT63, BT64 and BT65) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- County Armagh, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT62, BT63, BT64 and BT65
- Location
- 21 miles south-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Craigavon involve?
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
Which rules apply in Craigavon?
The rules below are the Northern Ireland-wide position for this kind of work. The NI HMO Unit’s standards and licence conditions apply on top, so we always check the address in Craigavon before we price.
- 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 Craigavon?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Craigavon 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 10–20 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Craigavon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Craigavon landlords need it?
Landlords in Craigavon most often ask us for this when:
- An existing large HMO needs works before a licence renewal
- A large house, three or more storeys, or a building with lots of rooms
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Craigavon
What fire alarm does a large HMO need?
The fire risk assessment and the council decide; alarm grades come from guidance, not statute. For larger HMOs, council guides and the NI fire service guide commonly point to a Grade A panel system covering escape routes and rooms. We fit to the specification set, and give you the commissioning certificate.
How far do you travel from Craigavon?
We cover the whole of County Armagh and work UK-wide. For Craigavon the nearest towns on our list are Portadown (3 miles), Banbridge (8 miles), Armagh (13 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Craigavon?
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 large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Craigavon?
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 Craigavon
- Portadown · 3 mi
- Banbridge · 8 mi
- Armagh · 13 mi
- Lisburn · 15 mi
- Newry · 19 mi
- Antrim · 20 mi
- All of County Armagh
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