Student HMO refurbishment across County Londonderry

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 Londonderry, 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: Londonderry County Borough, Derry, Coleraine

What does student HMO refurbishment in County Londonderry involve?

Study space and sockets in every room
Extra bathroom or ensuites
Summer works programme agreed in spring
Broadband and electrics upgrades
Fire safety checks and upgrades
Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops

Which rules apply in County Londonderry?

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 Londonderry?

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 Londonderry

Questions about student HMO refurbishment in County Londonderry

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.

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.

Do you carry out student HMO refurbishment across County Londonderry?

Yes, across the whole of County Londonderry, including Londonderry County Borough, Derry, Coleraine.

Who licenses HMOs in County Londonderry?

HMO licensing in County Londonderry, 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.