- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East of England
- Postcode areas
- MK, LU, SG, NN
- Main towns
- Luton, Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Ampthill
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bedfordshire involve?
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Final clean and photo report
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
Which rules apply in Bedfordshire?
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Bedfordshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £640 – £1,900 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £530 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | 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 Bedfordshire
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bedfordshire
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.
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.
Do you carry out void and between-tenancy refurbs across Bedfordshire?
Yes, across the whole of Bedfordshire, including Luton, Bedford, Dunstable.
Who licenses HMOs in Bedfordshire?
HMOs in Bedfordshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Bedfordshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bedfordshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bedfordshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Bedfordshire
- Fire doors in Bedfordshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bedfordshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bedfordshire
- House to HMO conversion in Bedfordshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Bedfordshire