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. Barnstaple is 34 miles north-west of Exeter. We price void and between-tenancy refurbs there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Devon, England
- Postcodes
- EX31 and EX32
- Location
- 34 miles north-west of Exeter
- Pricing region
- South West
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Barnstaple involve?
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Final clean and photo report
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
Which rules apply in Barnstaple?
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 Barnstaple 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.
- 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 Barnstaple?
| 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 |
Prices in Barnstaple are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Barnstaple landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- End of the student year in summer
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Barnstaple
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 cover all of Barnstaple?
Yes. We work across Barnstaple and the EX31 and EX32 postcode areas, plus the rest of Devon. Nearby places we also cover include Bideford, Tiverton, Porthcawl.
Does a shared house in Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple?
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 Barnstaple
- Bideford · 8 mi
- Tiverton · 28 mi
- Porthcawl · 32 mi
- Llantwit Major · 34 mi
- Exeter · 34 mi
- Pyle · 34 mi
- All of Devon
Other HMO services in Barnstaple
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Barnstaple
- Full HMO refurbishment in Barnstaple
- Student HMO refurbishment in Barnstaple
- Fire doors in Barnstaple
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Barnstaple
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Barnstaple
- Communal kitchen refits in Barnstaple
- EPC and energy upgrades in Barnstaple