A void refurbishment is the work done while a room or house is empty between tenancies: repairs, redecoration, flooring, deep cleaning and safety checks, done quickly so the room can be let again. Dundonald is 5 miles east of Belfast. We price void and between-tenancy refurbs there against Northern Ireland’s HMO rules and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT4, BT5 and BT16
- Location
- 5 miles east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dundonald involve?
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Final clean and photo report
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
Which rules apply in Dundonald?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dundonald 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:
- 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.
- Licence conditions and council enforcement cover disrepair, damp and mould in licensed HMOs.
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Dundonald?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £540 – £1,600 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £220 – £450 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Dundonald follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 3–10 working days 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 Dundonald landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- End of the student year in summer
- Rooms empty between tenancies
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dundonald
How quickly can you turn a room around?
A single room redecoration with flooring is often two to four working days. A whole house at the end of a tenancy is usually one to two weeks, depending on what the walk-round finds.
How far do you travel from Dundonald?
We cover the whole of Belfast and work UK-wide. For Dundonald the nearest towns on our list are Holywood (3 miles), Castlereagh (4 miles), Newtownards (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Dundonald 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 do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Dundonald?
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.
Void and between-tenancy refurbs near Dundonald
- Holywood · 3 mi
- Castlereagh · 4 mi
- Newtownards · 4 mi
- Belfast · 5 mi
- Newtownabbey · 6 mi
- Bangor (County Down) · 7 mi
- All of Belfast
Other HMO services in Dundonald
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Dundonald
- Full HMO refurbishment in Dundonald
- Student HMO refurbishment in Dundonald
- Fire doors in Dundonald
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Dundonald
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Dundonald
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Dundonald
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Dundonald