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. Poole is 29 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. Poole has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Dorset, England
- Postcodes
- BH14 and BH15
- Location
- 29 miles south-west of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South West
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Poole involve?
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Final clean and photo report
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
Which rules apply in Poole?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Poole must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
- 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 Poole?
| 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 Poole can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Poole, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Poole, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Poole landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- End of the student year in summer
- Rooms empty between tenancies
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Poole
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.
Which postcodes in Poole do you work in?
All of them, including BH14 and BH15, and the surrounding parts of Dorset.
Does a shared house in Poole 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 Poole?
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 Poole
- Bournemouth · 5 mi
- Christchurch · 9 mi
- New Milton · 14 mi
- Weymouth · 22 mi
- Totton · 26 mi
- Salisbury · 26 mi
- All of Dorset