Student HMO refurbishment across County Armagh

In short: 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. We carry this out across County Armagh, priced against the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the council’s own standards.

Nation: Northern Ireland
Pricing region: Northern Ireland
Postcode areas: BT
Main towns: Craigavon, Portadown, Newry, Armagh

What does student HMO refurbishment in County Armagh involve?

Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
Summer works programme agreed in spring
Extra bathroom or ensuites
Broadband and electrics upgrades
Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
Photo handover before move-in

Which rules apply in County Armagh?

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.

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 County Armagh?

Regional adjustment for Northern Ireland. Planning budgets: see our prices page.
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

Typical time on site: 2–8 weeks over summer. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.

Student HMO refurbishment by town in County Armagh

Questions about student HMO refurbishment in County Armagh

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.

Can you work around a 1 July or 1 September start?

Yes. We agree a programme backwards from the move-in date and tell you early if anything is at risk.

Do you carry out student HMO refurbishment across County Armagh?

Yes, across the whole of County Armagh, including Craigavon, Portadown, Newry.

Who licenses HMOs in County Armagh?

HMO licensing in County Armagh, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council. Planning and building control are handled by the local council.