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. Fleetwood is 17 miles north-west of Preston. We price void and between-tenancy refurbs there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- FY5, FY6 and FY7
- Location
- 17 miles north-west of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Fleetwood involve?
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Final clean and photo report
Which rules apply in Fleetwood?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Fleetwood 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.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Fleetwood?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £580 – £1,750 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
Prices in Fleetwood are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Fleetwood landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Fleetwood:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- End of the student year in summer
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Fleetwood
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.
How far do you travel from Fleetwood?
We cover the whole of Lancashire and work UK-wide. For Fleetwood the nearest towns on our list are Thornton-Cleveleys (4 miles), Fylde (7 miles), Blackpool (8 miles).
Does a shared house in Fleetwood 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 Fleetwood?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Fleetwood
- Thornton-Cleveleys · 4 mi
- Fylde · 7 mi
- Blackpool · 8 mi
- Morecambe · 12 mi
- Lancaster · 12 mi
- Lytham St Annes · 13 mi
- All of Lancashire
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- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Fleetwood
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