A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. Strabane is 14 miles south-west of Derry. We price small HMO conversions (3–6 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 Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT82
- Location
- 14 miles south-west of Derry
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Strabane involve?
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Decoration and durable flooring
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
Which rules apply in Strabane?
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 Strabane 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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Strabane?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £27,000 – £67,500 | project |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £4,950 – £8,100 | bathroom |
| 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 |
Prices in Strabane 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?
Typical time on site: 4–10 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Strabane landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Strabane:
- An existing small HMO needs bringing up to date
- You want a three to six sharer layout that fits the local planning rules
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Strabane
Does a small HMO need a licence?
In England a mandatory licence is needed when five or more people from two or more households share, and smaller HMOs can need one where the council runs additional licensing. Wales still applies a three-storey test, while in Scotland and Northern Ireland every HMO needs a licence. We check the address and tell you which applies before quoting.
Do you cover all of Strabane?
Yes. We work across Strabane and the BT82 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Tyrone. Nearby places we also cover include Londonderry County Borough, Derry, Omagh.
Does a shared house in Strabane 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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Strabane?
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.
Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) near Strabane
- Londonderry County Borough · 14 mi
- Derry · 14 mi
- Omagh · 17 mi
- Enniskillen · 34 mi
- Coleraine · 38 mi
- Armagh · 46 mi
- All of County Tyrone
Other HMO services in Strabane
- House to HMO conversion in Strabane
- Ensuite installation in Strabane
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Strabane
- Communal kitchen refits in Strabane
- Fire doors in Strabane
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Strabane
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Strabane
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Strabane