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 Northwich, a town of around 45,000 people in Cheshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Cheshire, England
- Postcodes
- CW9
- Location
- 19 miles south-west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Northwich involve?
- Final clean and photo report
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
Which rules apply in Northwich?
Here is what usually applies to a Northwich job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Northwich?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £580 – £1,750 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Northwich 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 Northwich landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Northwich:
- End of the student year in summer
- Rooms empty between tenancies
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Northwich
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 Northwich?
We cover the whole of Cheshire and work UK-wide. For Northwich the nearest towns on our list are Winsford (5 miles), Warrington (10 miles), Runcorn (10 miles).
Does a shared house in Northwich need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Northwich?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Northwich
- Winsford · 5 mi
- Warrington · 10 mi
- Runcorn · 10 mi
- Great Sankey · 10 mi
- Widnes · 11 mi
- Altrincham · 11 mi
- All of Cheshire
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- Fire doors in Northwich
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Northwich
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Northwich
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Northwich
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Northwich