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. Landlords in St Albans (AL1, AL2 and AL3) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Hertfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- AL1, AL2 and AL3
- Location
- 19 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in St Albans involve?
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
Which rules apply in St Albans?
Here is what usually applies to a St Albans 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.
- 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 St Albans?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £640 – £1,900 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £530 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in St Albans 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.
When do St Albans landlords need it?
Landlords in St Albans most often ask us for this when:
- End of the student year in summer
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in St Albans
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.
Which postcodes in St Albans do you work in?
All of them, including AL1, AL2 and AL3, and the surrounding parts of Hertfordshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in St Albans?
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 St Albans?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 St Albans
- Harpenden · 5 mi
- Hatfield · 5 mi
- Hemel Hempstead · 5 mi
- North Watford · 5 mi
- Welwyn Garden City · 6 mi
- Borehamwood · 7 mi
- All of Hertfordshire
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- Fire doors in St Albans
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