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 Halewood, a town of about 20,000 people in Merseyside, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Merseyside, England
- Postcodes
- L24, L25 and L26
- Location
- 7 miles south-east of Liverpool
- Pricing region
- North West
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Halewood involve?
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Final clean and photo report
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
Which rules apply in Halewood?
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 Halewood before we price.
- 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.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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 Halewood?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Halewood can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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.
When do Halewood 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 Halewood
Do you send photos?
Yes. You get a photo report at the end showing each room, so you can let it without visiting.
Do you cover all of Halewood?
Yes. We work across Halewood and the L24, L25 and L26 postcode areas, plus the rest of Merseyside. Nearby places we also cover include Speke, Garston, Huyton.
Does a shared house in Halewood 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 Halewood?
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 Halewood
Other HMO services in Halewood
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Halewood
- Full HMO refurbishment in Halewood
- Student HMO refurbishment in Halewood
- Fire doors in Halewood
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Halewood
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Halewood
- Communal kitchen refits in Halewood
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Halewood