HMORefurbishment

Northern Ireland

Void and between-tenancy refurbs across County Armagh

Fast turnarounds between tenancies: repairs, redecoration, flooring and safety checks. Covering all of County Armagh, with a free site visit and fixed written quote.

Empty bedroom being redecorated between tenancies, with dust sheets, ladder and new carpet
In short: 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. Across County Armagh, the work is planned around Northern Ireland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
Nation
Northern Ireland
Pricing region
Northern Ireland
Postcode areas
BT
Main towns
Craigavon, Portadown, Newry, Armagh

What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in County Armagh involve?

  • Final clean and photo report
  • Kitchen and bathroom refresh
  • Fire door, closer and alarm checks
  • Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
  • Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
  • Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list

Which rules apply in County Armagh?

  • 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.

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 County Armagh?

Regional adjustment for Northern Ireland. Planning budgets: see our prices page.
ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate)£600 – £1,800£540 – £1,600room
Mould treatment and making good£250 – £500£220 – £450room
FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted£300 – £600£270 – £540door

Typical time on site: 3–10 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.

Void and between-tenancy refurbs by town in County Armagh

Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in County Armagh

Can you book the summer turnaround in advance?

Yes, and it is worth doing: June to September is the busiest period for student houses. We can agree a programme and price in spring.

Do you check the fire doors and alarm?

Yes. We check closers, seals and alarm heads as part of every void visit and tell you about anything that needs fixing.

Do you carry out void and between-tenancy refurbs across County Armagh?

Yes, across the whole of County Armagh, including Craigavon, Portadown, Newry.

Who licenses HMOs in County Armagh?

HMO licensing in County Armagh, 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.

Other HMO services in County Armagh

Planning HMO works?

Free site visit, then a fixed written quote itemised against your council’s standards.

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