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 Folkestone, a town of around 65,000 people in Kent, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- CT19, CT20 and CT50
- Location
- 60 miles east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Folkestone involve?
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Final clean and photo report
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
Which rules apply in Folkestone?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Folkestone 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 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.
- 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 Folkestone?
| 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 Folkestone 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 Folkestone landlords need it?
Landlords in Folkestone most often ask us for this when:
- End of the student year in summer
- Rooms empty between tenancies
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Folkestone
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 Folkestone do you work in?
All of them, including CT19, CT20 and CT50, and the surrounding parts of Kent.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Folkestone?
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 Folkestone?
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 Folkestone
- Dover · 7 mi
- Ashford (Kent) · 13 mi
- Deal · 14 mi
- Canterbury · 14 mi
- Faversham · 20 mi
- Herne Bay · 20 mi
- All of Kent
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- Student HMO refurbishment in Folkestone
- Fire doors in Folkestone
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Folkestone
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Folkestone
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Folkestone
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Folkestone