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 Larne, a town of about 18,000 people in County Antrim, 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
- BT40
- Location
- 18 miles north of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Larne involve?
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Final clean and photo report
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
Which rules apply in Larne?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Larne 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Larne?
| 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 Larne follows a site visit.
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 Larne landlords need it?
Landlords in Larne most often ask us for this when:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Larne
Do you send photos?
Yes. You get a photo report at the end showing each room, so you can let it without visiting.
Which postcodes in Larne do you work in?
All of them, including BT40, and the surrounding parts of County Antrim.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Larne?
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 Larne?
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 Larne
- Carrickfergus · 9 mi
- Newtownabbey · 14 mi
- Bangor (County Down) · 14 mi
- Holywood · 15 mi
- Dundonald · 18 mi
- Belfast · 18 mi
- All of County Antrim