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- Londonderry County Borough, Derry, Coleraine
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in County Londonderry involve?
- Final clean and photo report
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
Which rules apply in County Londonderry?
- 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.
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 Londonderry?
| 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 |
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 Londonderry
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in County Londonderry
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.
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 carry out void and between-tenancy refurbs across County Londonderry?
Yes, across the whole of County Londonderry, including Londonderry County Borough, Derry, Coleraine.
Who licenses HMOs in County Londonderry?
HMO licensing in County Londonderry, 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 Londonderry
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in County Londonderry
- Full HMO refurbishment in County Londonderry
- Student HMO refurbishment in County Londonderry
- Fire doors in County Londonderry
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Londonderry
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in County Londonderry
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in County Londonderry
- Fire alarm and detection systems in County Londonderry