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. Christchurch is 20 miles south-west of Southampton. 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
- Dorset, England
- Postcodes
- BH6 and BH23
- Location
- 20 miles south-west of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South West
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Christchurch involve?
- Final clean and photo report
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
Which rules apply in Christchurch?
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 Christchurch 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 Christchurch?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Christchurch 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 Christchurch, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Christchurch landlords need it?
Landlords in Christchurch 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 Christchurch
Do you check the fire doors and alarm?
Yes. We check closers, seals and alarm heads as part of every void visit and tell you about anything that needs fixing.
How far do you travel from Christchurch?
We cover the whole of Dorset and work UK-wide. For Christchurch the nearest towns on our list are Bournemouth (4 miles), New Milton (5 miles), Poole (9 miles).
Does a shared house in Christchurch 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 Christchurch?
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 Christchurch
- Bournemouth · 4 mi
- New Milton · 5 mi
- Poole · 9 mi
- Totton · 18 mi
- Hythe · 19 mi
- Southampton · 20 mi
- All of Dorset
Other HMO services in Christchurch
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Christchurch
- Full HMO refurbishment in Christchurch
- Student HMO refurbishment in Christchurch
- Fire doors in Christchurch
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Christchurch
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Christchurch
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Christchurch
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Christchurch