A student HMO refurbishment upgrades a shared house let to students, using hard-wearing finishes and planned around the academic year so the work is finished before the next tenancy starts. For a house in Carrickfergus we start with a measured survey, check the NI HMO standards and licence conditions for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- County Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT38
- Location
- 10 miles north-east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Carrickfergus involve?
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Photo handover before move-in
- Study space and sockets in every room
Which rules apply in Carrickfergus?
Student HMO refurbishment in Carrickfergus 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:
- Licences usually last 5 years, and landlords must also register with the NI landlord registration scheme.
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
- 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.
- HMO licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Carrickfergus?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,600 – £8,100 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,200 – £16,200 | kitchen |
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,400 – £10,800 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Carrickfergus can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 2–8 weeks over summer 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 Carrickfergus landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Carrickfergus
Do student HMOs need a licence?
The same licensing rules apply as for any HMO. Many university towns also run additional licensing schemes, so we check the address.
How far do you travel from Carrickfergus?
We cover the whole of County Antrim and work UK-wide. For Carrickfergus the nearest towns on our list are Holywood (5 miles), Newtownabbey (6 miles), Bangor (County Down) (7 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Carrickfergus?
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 does student HMO refurbishment cost in Carrickfergus?
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.
Student HMO refurbishment near Carrickfergus
- Holywood · 5 mi
- Newtownabbey · 6 mi
- Bangor (County Down) · 7 mi
- Dundonald · 9 mi
- Larne · 9 mi
- Belfast · 10 mi
- All of County Antrim
Other HMO services in Carrickfergus
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Carrickfergus
- Communal kitchen refits in Carrickfergus
- Ensuite installation in Carrickfergus
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Carrickfergus
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Carrickfergus
- Full HMO refurbishment in Carrickfergus
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- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Carrickfergus