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. In Antrim, a town of about 20,000 people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- County Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT41
- Location
- 14 miles north-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Antrim involve?
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
Which rules apply in Antrim?
The rules below are the Northern Ireland-wide position for this kind of work. The NI HMO Unit’s standards and licence conditions apply on top, so we always check the address in Antrim before we price.
- 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 Antrim?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Antrim can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 3–10 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Antrim landlords need it?
Landlords in Antrim most often ask us for this when:
- End of the student year in summer
- Rooms empty between tenancies
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Antrim
Do you send photos?
Yes. You get a photo report at the end showing each room, so you can let it without visiting.
Do you cover all of Antrim?
Yes. We work across Antrim and the BT41 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Antrim. Nearby places we also cover include Ballymena, Newtownabbey, Belfast.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Antrim?
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 do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Antrim?
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 Antrim
- Ballymena · 10 mi
- Newtownabbey · 13 mi
- Belfast · 14 mi
- Lisburn · 15 mi
- Carrickfergus · 16 mi
- Holywood · 16 mi
- All of County Antrim