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 Derry (BT47 and BT48) 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. Derry has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT47 and BT48
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Derry involve?
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Final clean and photo report
Which rules apply in Derry?
Here is what usually applies to a Derry job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions have the final detail.
- 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 Derry?
| 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 Derry follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Derry, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Derry, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Derry 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 Derry
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.
How far do you travel from Derry?
We cover the whole of County Londonderry and work UK-wide. For Derry the nearest towns on our list are Londonderry County Borough (0 miles), Strabane (14 miles), Coleraine (27 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Derry?
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 Derry?
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 Derry
- Londonderry County Borough · 0 mi
- Strabane · 14 mi
- Coleraine · 27 mi
- Omagh · 28 mi
- Ballymena · 42 mi
- Enniskillen · 47 mi
- All of County Londonderry