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 London, a city of over a million people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- EC1A, EC1M, EC1N and EC1R
- Pricing region
- London
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in London involve?
- Final clean and photo report
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
Which rules apply in London?
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 London before we price.
- 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.
- 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 London?
| 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 London 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?
Allow 3–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do London 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 London
Do you send photos?
Yes. You get a photo report at the end showing each room, so you can let it without visiting.
Do you cover all of London?
Yes. We work across London and the EC1A, EC1M, EC1N and EC1R postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include City of Westminster, Pimlico, Islington.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in London?
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 London?
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 London
- City of Westminster · 1 mi
- Pimlico · 1 mi
- Islington · 2 mi
- Camden Town · 2 mi
- Chelsea · 2 mi
- Chalk Farm · 3 mi
- All of Greater London