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 Greenwich, a town of about 31,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. Greenwich has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- SE8, SE10 and SE14
- Location
- 5 miles south-east of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Greenwich involve?
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
Which rules apply in Greenwich?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Greenwich 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 assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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 Greenwich?
| 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 Greenwich follows a site visit.
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.
For student houses in Greenwich, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Greenwich landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Greenwich:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- End of the student year in summer
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Greenwich
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.
How far do you travel from Greenwich?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Greenwich the nearest towns on our list are Blackheath (1 miles), Canary Wharf (2 miles), Catford (2 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Greenwich?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Greenwich?
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 Greenwich
- Blackheath · 1 mi
- Canary Wharf · 2 mi
- Catford · 2 mi
- Peckham · 3 mi
- Canning Town · 3 mi
- Eltham · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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