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 Herne Bay (CT6) 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
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- CT6
- Location
- 55 miles east of London
- Council
- Canterbury City Council
- Pricing region
- South East
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Herne Bay involve?
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Final clean and photo report
Which rules apply in Herne Bay?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Herne Bay 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:
- 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.
Canterbury City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction covering named wards or parts of them (incl. Barton, Blean Forest, Northgate, Westgate) since 25 Feb 2016. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Herne Bay before you buy or start work. Source: Canterbury City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Herne Bay?
| 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 Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Herne Bay landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Herne Bay:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- Rooms empty between tenancies
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Herne Bay
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 Herne Bay do you work in?
All of them, including CT6, and the surrounding parts of Kent.
Which council covers HMOs in Herne Bay?
Herne Bay is covered by Canterbury City 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 Herne Bay?
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 Herne Bay
- Whitstable · 5 mi
- Canterbury · 7 mi
- Faversham · 11 mi
- Margate · 11 mi
- Saint Peters · 12 mi
- Ramsgate · 13 mi
- All of Kent
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