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. Landlords in Portadown (BT62, BT63 and BT64) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- County Armagh, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT62, BT63 and BT64
- Location
- 24 miles south-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Portadown involve?
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Photo handover before move-in
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
Which rules apply in Portadown?
Here is what usually applies to a Portadown 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.
- 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 Portadown?
| 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 Portadown follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 2–8 weeks over summer. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Portadown landlords need it?
Landlords in Portadown most often ask us for this when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Portadown
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 cover all of Portadown?
Yes. We work across Portadown and the BT62, BT63 and BT64 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Armagh. Nearby places we also cover include Craigavon, Banbridge, Armagh.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Portadown?
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 Portadown?
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 Portadown
- Craigavon · 3 mi
- Banbridge · 8 mi
- Armagh · 10 mi
- Newry · 17 mi
- Lisburn · 18 mi
- Antrim · 22 mi
- All of County Armagh
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- Ensuite installation in Portadown
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Portadown
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- Full HMO refurbishment in Portadown
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Portadown
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Portadown