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 Armagh 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 Armagh, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT60 and BT61
- Location
- 34 miles south-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Armagh involve?
- Photo handover before move-in
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
Which rules apply in Armagh?
Here is what usually applies to a Armagh 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 Armagh?
| 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 |
Prices in Armagh 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 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 Armagh landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Armagh
What finishes last best in student houses?
Commercial-grade vinyl or laminate, quartz-effect laminate worktops, wipe-clean paint and good extraction to keep condensation down.
How far do you travel from Armagh?
We cover the whole of County Armagh and work UK-wide. For Armagh the nearest towns on our list are Portadown (10 miles), Craigavon (13 miles), Banbridge (15 miles).
Does a shared house in Armagh 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 does student HMO refurbishment cost in Armagh?
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 Armagh
- Portadown · 10 mi
- Craigavon · 13 mi
- Banbridge · 15 mi
- Newry · 18 mi
- Lisburn · 28 mi
- Omagh · 31 mi
- All of County Armagh
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