HMO void refurbs across Bristol

In short: 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. Across Bristol, the work is planned around England’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.

Nation: England
Pricing region: South West
Postcode areas: BS
Main towns: Bristol

What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bristol involve?

Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
Kitchen and bathroom refresh
Small electrical and plumbing repairs
Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
Final clean and photo report

Which rules apply in Bristol?

Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.

Bristol City Council: local HMO schemes

Article 4 (HMO)	In force in part of the council area C3-C4 directions in Lawrence Hill, Ashley, Cabot, Cotham, Clifton East (11 Dec 2011); Clifton West, Redland (21 Oct 2012); Avonmouth Village and North/South/East Bristol areas (29 Jun 2020). New directions for parts of Brislington, Frome Vale, Purdown, Southmead & Horfield, St George and Westbury Park take effect 1 Jan 2027.
Additional licensing	In force across the council area City-wide additional licensing (3-4 sharers) from 6 Aug 2024 to 5 Aug 2029.
Selective licensing	In force in part of the council area Bishopston & Ashley Down, Cotham and Easton from 6 Aug 2024 (to 5 Aug 2029); Bedminster and Brislington West 6 Apr 2022-5 Apr 2027.

Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Bristol before you buy or start work. Source: Bristol City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.

How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Bristol?

Regional adjustment for South West. Planning budgets: see our prices page.
Item	UK typical	Local guide	Per
Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate)	£600 – £1,800	£620 – £1,850	room
Mould treatment and making good	£250 – £500	£260 – £520	room
FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted	£300 – £600	£310 – £620	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 Bristol

Bristol

Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bristol

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 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 Bristol?

Yes, across the whole of Bristol, including Bristol.

Who licenses HMOs in Bristol?

HMOs in Bristol are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.

Void and between-tenancy refurbs across Bristol