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 Thamesmead, a town of about 32,000 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
- SE2 and SE28
- Location
- 11 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Thamesmead involve?
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
Which rules apply in Thamesmead?
Here is what usually applies to a Thamesmead job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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 Thamesmead?
| 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 Thamesmead 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 Thamesmead landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Thamesmead:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- End of the student year in summer
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Thamesmead
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.
How far do you travel from Thamesmead?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Thamesmead the nearest towns on our list are Barking (3 miles), Welling (3 miles), Becontree (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Thamesmead?
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 Thamesmead?
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 Thamesmead
- Barking · 3 mi
- Welling · 3 mi
- Becontree · 3 mi
- Dagenham · 4 mi
- Ilford · 4 mi
- Canning Town · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
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