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. Romford is 14 miles east of London. We price void and between-tenancy refurbs there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- RM1, RM2, RM7 and RM12
- Location
- 14 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Romford involve?
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
Which rules apply in Romford?
Here is what usually applies to a Romford job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Romford?
| 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 Romford 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 Romford, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Romford landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Romford:
- End of the student year in summer
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Romford
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 Romford?
Yes. We work across Romford and the RM1, RM2, RM7 and RM12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Hornchurch, Dagenham, Becontree.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Romford?
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 Romford?
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 Romford
- Hornchurch · 2 mi
- Dagenham · 2 mi
- Becontree · 3 mi
- Ilford · 5 mi
- Barking · 5 mi
- Thamesmead · 6 mi
- All of Greater London
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- Student HMO refurbishment in Romford
- Fire doors in Romford
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Romford
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Romford
- Extensions for extra rooms in Romford
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Romford