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. For a house in Huntingdon we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Cambridgeshire, England
- Postcodes
- PE26, PE27, PE28 and PE29
- Location
- 16 miles north-west of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Huntingdon involve?
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
Which rules apply in Huntingdon?
Here is what usually applies to a Huntingdon job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Huntingdon?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Huntingdon landlords need it?
Landlords in Huntingdon most often ask us for this when:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- End of the student year in summer
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Huntingdon
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 Huntingdon?
We cover the whole of Cambridgeshire and work UK-wide. For Huntingdon the nearest towns on our list are Saint Neots (9 miles), Cambridge (16 miles), Peterborough (17 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Huntingdon?
With the local council for the address. 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 Huntingdon?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Huntingdon
- Saint Neots · 9 mi
- Cambridge · 16 mi
- Peterborough · 17 mi
- Rushden · 18 mi
- Bedford · 18 mi
- March · 19 mi
- All of Cambridgeshire
Other HMO services in Huntingdon
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Huntingdon
- Full HMO refurbishment in Huntingdon
- Student HMO refurbishment in Huntingdon
- Fire doors in Huntingdon
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Huntingdon
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Huntingdon
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Huntingdon
- EPC and energy upgrades in Huntingdon