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 Salford, a place of roughly 130,000 people in Greater Manchester, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. Salford has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- M5, M6, M17 and M50
- Location
- 2 miles west of Manchester
- Council
- Salford City Council
- Pricing region
- North West
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Salford involve?
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
Which rules apply in Salford?
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 Salford before we price.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- 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.
Salford City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 covers the whole city except Boothstown & Ellenbrook, Cadishead & Lower Irlam and Higher Irlam & Peel Green wards, from 17 Nov 2024 (earlier areas from 2018). |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | New scheme from 24 Nov 2026 The small-HMO scheme ended on 19 Jul 2026. A new city-wide scheme for converted blocks of flats (section 257 HMOs) only runs from 24 Nov 2026 to 24 Nov 2031. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Two schemes: Eccles/Barton/Winton areas 1 Sep 2022-31 Aug 2027; Broughton, Kersal & Broughton Park 21 Jan 2026-20 Jan 2031. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Salford before you buy or start work. Source: Salford City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Salford?
| 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 Salford follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 3–10 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
For student houses in Salford, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Salford 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 Salford
Can you book the summer turnaround in advance?
Yes, and it is worth doing: June to September is the busiest period for student houses. We can agree a programme and price in spring.
Which postcodes in Salford do you work in?
All of them, including M5, M6, M17 and M50, and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester.
Which council covers HMOs in Salford?
Salford is covered by Salford City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Salford?
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 Salford
- Eccles · 2 mi
- Old Trafford · 2 mi
- Manchester · 2 mi
- Swinton · 3 mi
- Stretford · 3 mi
- Prestwich · 3 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Salford
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Salford
- Full HMO refurbishment in Salford
- Student HMO refurbishment in Salford
- Fire doors in Salford
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Salford
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Salford
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Salford
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Salford