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 Craigavon 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
- BT62, BT63, BT64 and BT65
- Location
- 21 miles south-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Craigavon involve?
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
Which rules apply in Craigavon?
Student HMO refurbishment in Craigavon 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:
- 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.
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) usually expects Grade D1 interlinked detection in smaller shared houses and a Grade A system with more than 6 occupants or over 200 m².
- HMO licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Craigavon?
| 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 Craigavon 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 Craigavon 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 Craigavon
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.
How far do you travel from Craigavon?
We cover the whole of County Armagh and work UK-wide. For Craigavon the nearest towns on our list are Portadown (3 miles), Banbridge (8 miles), Armagh (13 miles).
Does a shared house in Craigavon 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 Craigavon?
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 Craigavon
- Portadown · 3 mi
- Banbridge · 8 mi
- Armagh · 13 mi
- Lisburn · 15 mi
- Newry · 19 mi
- Antrim · 20 mi
- All of County Armagh
Other HMO services in Craigavon
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Craigavon
- Communal kitchen refits in Craigavon
- Ensuite installation in Craigavon
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Craigavon
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Craigavon
- Full HMO refurbishment in Craigavon
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Craigavon
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Craigavon