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 Leyland, a town of about 38,000 people in Lancashire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- PR5, PR25 and PR26
- Location
- 5 miles south of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Leyland involve?
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
Which rules apply in Leyland?
Here is what usually applies to a Leyland job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Leyland?
| 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 Leyland 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 Leyland landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Leyland:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- End of the student year in summer
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Leyland
Do you send photos?
Yes. You get a photo report at the end showing each room, so you can let it without visiting.
How far do you travel from Leyland?
We cover the whole of Lancashire and work UK-wide. For Leyland the nearest towns on our list are Chorley (4 miles), Preston (5 miles), Blackburn (9 miles).
Does a shared house in Leyland 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 Leyland?
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 Leyland
- Chorley · 4 mi
- Preston · 5 mi
- Blackburn · 9 mi
- Darwen · 9 mi
- Skelmersdale · 11 mi
- Wigan · 11 mi
- All of Lancashire