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. Sandown is 20 miles south-east 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
- Isle of Wight, England
- Postcodes
- PO36
- Location
- 20 miles south-east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Sandown involve?
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Final clean and photo report
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
Which rules apply in Sandown?
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 Sandown 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 Sandown?
| 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 Sandown 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 Sandown landlords need it?
Landlords in Sandown 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 Sandown
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 Sandown do you work in?
All of them, including PO36, and the surrounding parts of Isle of Wight.
Does a shared house in Sandown need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Sandown?
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 Sandown
- Ryde · 5 mi
- Newport (Isle of Wight) · 7 mi
- Cowes · 10 mi
- Gosport · 10 mi
- Portsmouth · 11 mi
- Fareham · 14 mi
- All of Isle of Wight
Other HMO services in Sandown
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Sandown
- Full HMO refurbishment in Sandown
- Student HMO refurbishment in Sandown
- Fire doors in Sandown
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Sandown
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Sandown
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Sandown
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Sandown