HMORefurbishment

Greater London, England

Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Brent

Planning void and between-tenancy refurbs in Brent? We survey, price and build HMO works across Brent (HA0 and HA9) and the rest of Greater London.

Empty bedroom being redecorated between tenancies, with dust sheets, ladder and new carpet

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. Landlords in Brent (HA0 and HA9) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.

Area
Greater London, England
Postcodes
HA0 and HA9
Location
8 miles west of London
Council
London Borough of Brent
Pricing region
London

What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Brent involve?

  • Small electrical and plumbing repairs
  • Fire door, closer and alarm checks
  • Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
  • Final clean and photo report
  • Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes

Which rules apply in Brent?

Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Brent 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.
  • 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.

London Borough of Brent: local HMO schemes

Article 4 (HMO)In force across the council area Borough-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) since 1 Nov 2022.
Additional licensingIn force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing in force 2 Feb 2026 to 1 Feb 2031.
Selective licensingIn force in part of the council area All wards except Wembley Park: Dollis Hill, Harlesden & Kensal Green, Willesden Green 1 Aug 2023-31 Jul 2028; 18 further wards 1 Apr 2024-31 Mar 2029.

Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Brent before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Brent HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.

How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Brent?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate)£600 – £1,800£770 – £2,300room
Mould treatment and making good£250 – £500£320 – £640room
FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted£300 – £600£380 – £770door

Prices in Brent are shown with our regional adjustment for London (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 Brent 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 Brent

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.

How far do you travel from Brent?

We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Brent the nearest towns on our list are Wembley (0 miles), Harrow (2 miles), Greenford (3 miles).

Which council covers HMOs in Brent?

Brent is covered by London Borough of Brent. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.

How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Brent?

Our guide ranges for London 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.

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