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. Lincoln is 32 miles north-east of Nottingham. 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. Lincoln has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Lincolnshire, England
- Postcodes
- LN2, LN4 and LN6
- Location
- 32 miles north-east of Nottingham
- Council
- City of Lincoln Council
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Lincoln involve?
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
Which rules apply in Lincoln?
Here is what usually applies to a Lincoln job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
City of Lincoln Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area Article 4 Direction covers the whole City of Lincoln Council area, in effect 1 Mar 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 Lincoln before you buy or start work. Source: City of Lincoln Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Lincoln?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East Midlands, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Lincoln follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 3–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Lincoln.
When do Lincoln landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- End of the student year in summer
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Lincoln
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 Lincoln do you work in?
All of them, including LN2, LN4 and LN6, and the surrounding parts of Lincolnshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Lincoln?
Lincoln is covered by City of Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Lincoln
- Gainsborough · 14 mi
- Newark on Trent · 16 mi
- Retford · 18 mi
- Grantham · 22 mi
- Worksop · 25 mi
- Scunthorpe · 25 mi
- All of Lincolnshire
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