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 Omagh, a town of about 21,000 people in County Tyrone, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT78, BT79 and BT81
- Location
- 28 miles south of Derry
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Omagh involve?
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Final clean and photo report
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
Which rules apply in Omagh?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Omagh 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:
- 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 Omagh?
| 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 Omagh can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Omagh landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Omagh:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- Rooms empty between tenancies
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Omagh
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.
How far do you travel from Omagh?
We cover the whole of County Tyrone and work UK-wide. For Omagh the nearest towns on our list are Strabane (17 miles), Enniskillen (22 miles), Londonderry County Borough (27 miles).
Does a shared house in Omagh 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 Omagh?
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 Omagh
- Strabane · 17 mi
- Enniskillen · 22 mi
- Londonderry County Borough · 27 mi
- Derry · 28 mi
- Armagh · 31 mi
- Portadown · 36 mi
- All of County Tyrone