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 St Austell, a town of about 24,000 people in Cornwall, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Cornwall, England
- Postcodes
- PL25
- Location
- 28 miles west of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in St Austell involve?
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
Which rules apply in St Austell?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in St Austell before we price.
- 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.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in St Austell?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in St Austell 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 St Austell landlords need it?
Landlords in St Austell most often ask us for this when:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in St Austell
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 far do you travel from St Austell?
We cover the whole of Cornwall and work UK-wide. For St Austell the nearest towns on our list are Truro (13 miles), Newquay (14 miles), Falmouth (18 miles).
Does a shared house in St Austell 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 St Austell?
Our guide ranges for South 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 St Austell
- Truro · 13 mi
- Newquay · 14 mi
- Falmouth · 18 mi
- Redruth · 21 mi
- Camborne · 25 mi
- Plymouth · 28 mi
- All of Cornwall
Other HMO services in St Austell
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in St Austell
- Full HMO refurbishment in St Austell
- Student HMO refurbishment in St Austell
- Fire doors in St Austell
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in St Austell
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in St Austell
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in St Austell
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in St Austell