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. Hythe is 3 miles south of Southampton. 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
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- SO19, SO31 and SO45
- Location
- 3 miles south of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hythe involve?
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Final clean and photo report
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
Which rules apply in Hythe?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hythe must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Hythe?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £670 – £2,000 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £280 – £560 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Hythe follows a site visit.
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 Hythe landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Hythe:
- End of the student year in summer
- Rooms empty between tenancies
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hythe
Do you send photos?
Yes. You get a photo report at the end showing each room, so you can let it without visiting.
Which postcodes in Hythe do you work in?
All of them, including SO19, SO31 and SO45, and the surrounding parts of Hampshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Hythe?
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 Hythe?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Hythe
- Southampton · 3 mi
- Totton · 6 mi
- Eastleigh · 8 mi
- Cowes · 8 mi
- Fareham · 10 mi
- Newport (Isle of Wight) · 12 mi
- All of Hampshire
Other HMO services in Hythe
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hythe
- Full HMO refurbishment in Hythe
- Student HMO refurbishment in Hythe
- Fire doors in Hythe
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hythe
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hythe
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Hythe
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hythe