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 Holloway, a town of around 40,000 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
- N7
- Location
- 3 miles north of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Holloway involve?
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Final clean and photo report
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
Which rules apply in Holloway?
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 Holloway 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 Holloway?
| 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 Holloway 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 Holloway, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Holloway landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Holloway:
- End of the student year in summer
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Holloway
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.
Do you cover all of Holloway?
Yes. We work across Holloway and the N7 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Highbury, Archway, Camden Town.
Does a shared house in Holloway 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 Holloway?
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 Holloway
- Highbury · 1 mi
- Archway · 1 mi
- Camden Town · 1 mi
- Chalk Farm · 1 mi
- Islington · 1 mi
- Stamford Hill · 2 mi
- All of Greater London
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