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 Long Eaton, a town of around 50,000 people in Derbyshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Derbyshire, England
- Postcodes
- NG9 and NG10
- Location
- 6 miles south-west of Nottingham
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Long Eaton involve?
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Final clean and photo report
Which rules apply in Long Eaton?
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 Long Eaton before we price.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- 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 Long Eaton?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East Midlands, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Long Eaton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Long Eaton:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- End of the student year in summer
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Long Eaton
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.
Which postcodes in Long Eaton do you work in?
All of them, including NG9 and NG10, and the surrounding parts of Derbyshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Long Eaton?
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 Long Eaton?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Long Eaton
- Ilkeston · 5 mi
- Nottingham · 6 mi
- West Bridgford · 6 mi
- Heanor · 9 mi
- Derby · 9 mi
- Arnold · 9 mi
- All of Derbyshire
Other HMO services in Long Eaton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Long Eaton
- Full HMO refurbishment in Long Eaton
- Student HMO refurbishment in Long Eaton
- Fire doors in Long Eaton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Long Eaton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Long Eaton
- Extensions for extra rooms in Long Eaton
- EPC and energy upgrades in Long Eaton