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. For a house in Maidstone we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- ME14, ME15 and ME16
- Location
- 32 miles south-east of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Maidstone involve?
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Final clean and photo report
Which rules apply in Maidstone?
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 Maidstone before we price.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
- 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 Maidstone?
| 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 Maidstone 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 Maidstone, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Maidstone landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Maidstone:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- End of the student year in summer
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Maidstone
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.
Which postcodes in Maidstone do you work in?
All of them, including ME14, ME15 and ME16, and the surrounding parts of Kent.
Does a shared house in Maidstone 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 Maidstone?
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 Maidstone
- Chatham · 8 mi
- Rochester · 8 mi
- Gillingham · 9 mi
- Strood · 9 mi
- Sittingbourne · 11 mi
- Tonbridge · 12 mi
- All of Kent
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