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 Cricklewood, 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
- NW2
- Location
- 5 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Cricklewood involve?
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
Which rules apply in Cricklewood?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Cricklewood 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:
- 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 Cricklewood?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Cricklewood 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 Cricklewood, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Cricklewood landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- End of the student year in summer
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Cricklewood
Can you book the summer turnaround in advance?
Yes, and it is worth doing: June to September is the busiest period for student houses. We can agree a programme and price in spring.
Which postcodes in Cricklewood do you work in?
All of them, including NW2, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Cricklewood 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 Cricklewood?
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 Cricklewood
- Kilburn · 1 mi
- Willesden · 2 mi
- Chalk Farm · 3 mi
- Notting Hill · 3 mi
- Finchley · 3 mi
- Camden Town · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cricklewood
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cricklewood
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cricklewood