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. For a house in Chelmsford we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. With students as well as working sharers renting in Chelmsford, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- CM1 and CM2
- Location
- 30 miles north-east of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chelmsford involve?
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
Which rules apply in Chelmsford?
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 Chelmsford before we price.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Chelmsford?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £640 – £1,900 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £530 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
Prices in Chelmsford are shown with our regional adjustment for East of England (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Chelmsford, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Chelmsford.
When do Chelmsford landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Chelmsford:
- End of the student year in summer
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chelmsford
Do you send photos?
Yes. You get a photo report at the end showing each room, so you can let it without visiting.
How far do you travel from Chelmsford?
We cover the whole of Essex and work UK-wide. For Chelmsford the nearest towns on our list are Billericay (8 miles), Witham (9 miles), Maldon (9 miles).
Does a shared house in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Chelmsford
- Billericay · 8 mi
- Witham · 9 mi
- Maldon · 9 mi
- Wickford · 9 mi
- Braintree · 10 mi
- Brentwood · 11 mi
- All of Essex
Other HMO services in Chelmsford
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Chelmsford
- Full HMO refurbishment in Chelmsford
- Student HMO refurbishment in Chelmsford
- Fire doors in Chelmsford
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Chelmsford
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Chelmsford
- Extensions for extra rooms in Chelmsford
- Sound insulation in Chelmsford