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 Lisburn 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
- BT27 and BT28
- Location
- 7 miles south-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Lisburn involve?
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
Which rules apply in Lisburn?
Here is what usually applies to a Lisburn job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions have the final detail.
- 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 Lisburn?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Lisburn follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–8 weeks over summer. 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?
We usually get the call when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Lisburn
When should I book a summer student refurbishment?
By spring if you can. The window between tenancies is short and contractors in university towns book up quickly.
Which postcodes in Lisburn do you work in?
All of them, including BT27 and BT28, and the surrounding parts of County Antrim.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Lisburn?
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 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.
Student HMO refurbishment 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
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Lisburn
- Communal kitchen refits in Lisburn
- Ensuite installation in Lisburn
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Lisburn
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Lisburn
- Full HMO refurbishment in Lisburn
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Lisburn
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Lisburn