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. Landlords in Newtownabbey (BT36 and BT37) 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 Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT36 and BT37
- Location
- 4 miles north of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Newtownabbey involve?
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
Which rules apply in Newtownabbey?
Here is what usually applies to a Newtownabbey job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions have the final detail.
- 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 Newtownabbey?
| 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 Newtownabbey can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Newtownabbey landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- End of the student year in summer
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Newtownabbey
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.
Which postcodes in Newtownabbey do you work in?
All of them, including BT36 and BT37, and the surrounding parts of County Antrim.
Does a shared house in Newtownabbey 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 Newtownabbey?
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 Newtownabbey
- Holywood · 4 mi
- Belfast · 4 mi
- Carrickfergus · 6 mi
- Castlereagh · 6 mi
- Dundonald · 6 mi
- Bangor (County Down) · 10 mi
- All of County Antrim
Other HMO services in Newtownabbey
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- Full HMO refurbishment in Newtownabbey
- Student HMO refurbishment in Newtownabbey
- Fire doors in Newtownabbey
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Newtownabbey
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newtownabbey
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Newtownabbey
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Newtownabbey