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 Chiswick, a town of about 34,000 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
- W4
- Location
- 6 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chiswick involve?
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
Which rules apply in Chiswick?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chiswick 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:
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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 Chiswick?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Chiswick 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 Chiswick, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Chiswick landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Chiswick:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- End of the student year in summer
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chiswick
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.
Which postcodes in Chiswick do you work in?
All of them, including W4, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Chiswick 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 Chiswick?
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 Chiswick
- Acton · 1 mi
- Barnes · 1 mi
- Shepherds Bush · 2 mi
- Notting Hill · 3 mi
- Fulham · 3 mi
- Putney · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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