Landlord and rental kitchens · Northern Ireland
Landlord and rental kitchens in County Down
We carry out landlord and rental kitchens across County Down, from Bangor, County Down to the smaller towns, with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote as standard.
Is landlord and rental kitchens right for your County Down kitchen?
Landlords who live away from County Down often need a contractor who can work with their letting agent on keys, access and regular progress updates during the work.
Portfolio landlords in County Down sometimes standardise one durable kitchen specification across the properties they let, so doors, handles and parts are easy to match later.
What do landlord and rental kitchens in County Down include?
Your written quote lists everything included. For landlord and rental kitchens, that normally means:
- Free survey visit, arranged with you, your agent or the outgoing tenant
- Hard-wearing units, laminate worktops and wipe-clean finishes specified for rental use
- Old kitchen stripped out, with gas capped and circuits made safe
- New kitchen fitted between tenancies to an agreed programme
- Electrical work tested and certified to BS 7671, with certificates handed over
- Gas hob or cooker connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Extraction planned to take moisture outside and help limit condensation
- HMO kitchens laid out around your licence conditions for sinks, cookers and storage
How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in County Down?
As a starting point for County Down, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in Northern Ireland. Prices in Northern Ireland usually come in below the national guide, as labour rates are lower than in the South East.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small rental kitchen (flat or terrace), supplied and fittedHard-wearing units, laminate worktops, essential appliances | £5,300–£9,700 |
| Family let kitchen, supplied and fittedMore units and appliances, durable finishes | £7,900–£14,100 |
| Shared kitchen in an HMO, supplied and fittedLonger runs, extra storage, durable surfaces | £8,800–£17,600 |
Rental kitchen ranges include hard-wearing units, laminate worktops, essential appliances and fitting with connections to the existing layout; new circuits, moved services, flooring and tiling are quoted as separate lines where needed. Prices include VAT at 20%.
Kitchens in homes across County Down
Across County Down you will often find Victorian seaside villas, red-brick terraces, rural bungalows and new-build estates, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Victorian villas in the seaside towns often have a separate kitchen and old scullery, while newer estate houses tend to have an open-plan kitchen-diner.
Most of County Down has soft mains water, so limescale is less of a concern and taps, sinks and boiling water taps stay cleaner. Country lanes in the Mournes and on the Ards Peninsula can be narrow for lorries, and seaside flats may have no lift, so access is checked early.
Joining a villa kitchen and old scullery into one room is a common project, and removing a load-bearing wall needs building control approval. Newer estate homes around Newtownards and Banbridge more often need a straight replacement with integrated appliances, an island or peninsula and better lighting.
Rules for landlord and rental kitchens in County Down
In Northern Ireland, a like-for-like rental kitchen needs no planning permission or building control approval. There is no notification scheme for domestic electrical work, but it should be tested and certified to BS 7671. Annual gas safety checks apply to rented homes, and gas connections are for Gas Safe registered engineers only. Private landlords must also have the electrical installation inspected and tested at least every five years under the Electrical Safety Standards for Private Tenancies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024.
Many older towns and villages in County Down have conservation areas or listed buildings, where a new external vent or changes to historic features may need consent.
Before you start
- For an HMO, check your licence conditions and the council's HMO standards for numbers of sinks, cookers, worktop space and storage before ordering.
- Laminate worktops, durable doors and a wipe-clean floor cost less to buy and are cheaper to put right after a tenancy.
- Pick a door style and colour from a range likely to stay available, so one damaged door can be replaced without changing the whole kitchen.
- Survey during the notice period where the tenant agrees, so the kitchen can be ordered in time to fit as soon as the property is empty.
- Order the new kitchen before the current tenancy ends, so the fitting can start as soon as your County Down property is empty.
- Choose a worktop with a slight pattern for a County Down rental, as plain very dark or very pale surfaces show marks and scratches sooner.
Questions about landlord and rental kitchens in County Down
How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in County Down?
For a small rental kitchen in a flat or terrace, supplied and fitted, budget around £5,300 to £9,700 including VAT in County Down. That reflects typical costs in Northern Ireland; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover the whole of County Down?
Yes. We carry out landlord and rental kitchens across County Down, including Bangor, County Down, Castlereagh, Newtownards and Banbridge. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
Can you work with my letting agent on access?
Yes. Landlords who live away from the property often prefer this, so we can arrange keys, survey times and fitting access through your letting agent, with you approving the quote and any changes. We do not manage properties or act as a letting agent; we carry out the kitchen work and keep both you and your agent updated as it progresses.
Will I get certificates for the gas and electrical work?
Yes. Electrical work comes with an Electrical Installation Certificate or Minor Works Certificate, and the Gas Safe registered engineer provides a record of any gas work. These are separate from the annual gas safety check and any periodic electrical inspection, which landlords arrange on their own schedule. Keep them all together with your property records.
What does an HMO kitchen need to include?
It depends on your licence. HMO licence conditions and the council's HMO standards usually set the number of sinks and cookers, the amount of worktop and storage for the number of occupiers, and fire safety such as a heat alarm and a fire blanket. Check your licence conditions before the design is finalised, and send them to us so the kitchen is laid out to meet them.
Landlord and rental kitchens in towns across County Down
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Bangor, County Down
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Castlereagh
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Newtownards
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Banbridge
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Downpatrick
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Newry