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 Gillingham, a place of roughly 100,000 people in Kent, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- ME7
- Location
- 30 miles east of London
- Council
- Medway Council
- Pricing region
- South East
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gillingham involve?
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
Which rules apply in Gillingham?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gillingham 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.
Medway Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction for seven wards (Chatham Central & Brompton, Fort Pitt, Gillingham North/South, Luton, Strood North & Frindsbury, Watling), approved 16 Dec 2025, in force Jan 2026. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Approved, starts 4 Jan 2027 Six wards (Chatham Central & Brompton, Fort Pitt, Gillingham North and South, Luton, Watling), 4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2032. |
| Selective licensing | Approved, starts 4 Jan 2027 Seven wards (as additional licensing plus Strood North & Frindsbury), 4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2032. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Gillingham before you buy or start work. Source: Medway Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Gillingham?
| 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 Gillingham follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Gillingham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Gillingham landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gillingham
Do you check the fire doors and alarm?
Yes. We check closers, seals and alarm heads as part of every void visit and tell you about anything that needs fixing.
Do you cover all of Gillingham?
Yes. We work across Gillingham and the ME7 postcode areas, plus the rest of Kent. Nearby places we also cover include Chatham, Rochester, Strood.
Which council covers HMOs in Gillingham?
Gillingham is covered by Medway 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 Gillingham?
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 Gillingham
- Chatham · 1 mi
- Rochester · 2 mi
- Strood · 3 mi
- Gravesend · 8 mi
- Maidstone · 9 mi
- Sittingbourne · 9 mi
- All of Kent
Other HMO services in Gillingham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gillingham
- Full HMO refurbishment in Gillingham
- Student HMO refurbishment in Gillingham
- Fire doors in Gillingham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Gillingham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gillingham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Gillingham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Gillingham