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. In Brixton, a town of around 65,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- SW2, SW4 and SW9
- Location
- 3 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Brixton involve?
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Final clean and photo report
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
Which rules apply in Brixton?
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 Brixton 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 Brixton?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £770 – £2,300 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £320 – £640 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £380 – £770 | door |
Prices in Brixton 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Brixton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Brixton landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- End of the student year in summer
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Brixton
Do you send photos?
Yes. You get a photo report at the end showing each room, so you can let it without visiting.
Which postcodes in Brixton do you work in?
All of them, including SW2, SW4 and SW9, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Brixton 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 Brixton?
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.
Void and between-tenancy refurbs near Brixton
- Peckham · 2 mi
- Pimlico · 2 mi
- Battersea · 2 mi
- City of Westminster · 3 mi
- Streatham · 3 mi
- London · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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