A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. In Omagh, a town of about 21,000 people in County Tyrone, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT78, BT79 and BT81
- Location
- 28 miles south of Derry
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Omagh involve?
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
Which rules apply in Omagh?
Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Omagh 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 Omagh?
| 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 Omagh 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 10–20 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 Omagh landlords need it?
We usually get the call 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 Omagh
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.
Which postcodes in Omagh do you work in?
All of them, including BT78, BT79 and BT81, and the surrounding parts of County Tyrone.
Does a shared house in Omagh 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 Omagh?
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 Omagh
- Strabane · 17 mi
- Enniskillen · 22 mi
- Londonderry County Borough · 27 mi
- Derry · 28 mi
- Armagh · 31 mi
- Portadown · 36 mi
- All of County Tyrone