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 Sevenoaks (TN13 and TN15) 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
- TN13 and TN15
- Location
- 21 miles south-east of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Sevenoaks involve?
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
Which rules apply in Sevenoaks?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Sevenoaks 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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 Sevenoaks?
| 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 |
Prices in Sevenoaks are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Sevenoaks, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Sevenoaks landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- End of the student year in summer
- Rooms empty between tenancies
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Sevenoaks
How quickly can you turn a room around?
A single room redecoration with flooring is often two to four working days. A whole house at the end of a tenancy is usually one to two weeks, depending on what the walk-round finds.
Which postcodes in Sevenoaks do you work in?
All of them, including TN13 and TN15, and the surrounding parts of Kent.
Does a shared house in Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks?
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 Sevenoaks
- Tonbridge · 6 mi
- Swanley · 9 mi
- Royal Tunbridge Wells · 10 mi
- Caterham · 12 mi
- Bexley · 12 mi
- Dartford · 12 mi
- All of Kent
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