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. Leigh is 12 miles west of Manchester. 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 Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- M46 and WN7
- Location
- 12 miles west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Leigh involve?
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
Which rules apply in Leigh?
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 Leigh 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 Leigh?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £580 – £1,750 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Leigh 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 Leigh, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Leigh landlords need it?
Landlords in Leigh most often ask us for this when:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- Rooms empty between tenancies
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Leigh
Do you check the fire doors and alarm?
Yes. We check closers, seals and alarm heads as part of every void visit and tell you about anything that needs fixing.
Do you cover all of Leigh?
Yes. We work across Leigh and the M46 and WN7 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Atherton, Tyldesley, Golborne.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Leigh?
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 Leigh?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Leigh
- Atherton · 2 mi
- Tyldesley · 2 mi
- Golborne · 3 mi
- Westhoughton · 4 mi
- Hindley · 4 mi
- Newton-le-Willows · 5 mi
- All of Greater Manchester