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. For a house in Liverpool we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. With students as well as working sharers renting in Liverpool, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Merseyside, England
- Postcodes
- L1, L2, L3 and L5
- Location
- 31 miles west of Manchester
- Council
- Liverpool City Council
- Pricing region
- North West
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Liverpool involve?
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Final clean and photo report
Which rules apply in Liverpool?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Liverpool 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:
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
Liverpool City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Existing C3-C4 directions cover the city centre and parts of nine wards (in force June 2021) plus the Dales area of Greenbank (2018). Cabinet approved city-wide directions on 13 Oct 2026 (five immediate areas, rest of city intended Oct 2027) but the decision was called in for scrutiny on 29 Oct 2026 and is not yet in force. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing 1 Apr 2022-31 Mar 2027 covering c.80% of private rented homes; consultation ran 27 Jul-5 Oct 2026 on a 2027-2032 renewal (city-wide or targeted options), no decision yet. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Liverpool before you buy or start work. Source: Liverpool City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Liverpool?
| 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 Liverpool 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.
For student houses in Liverpool, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Liverpool landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Liverpool
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 Liverpool?
Yes. We work across Liverpool and the L1, L2, L3 and L5 postcode areas, plus the rest of Merseyside. Nearby places we also cover include Birkenhead, Wallasey, Litherland.
Which council covers HMOs in Liverpool?
Liverpool is covered by Liverpool City 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 Liverpool?
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 Liverpool
- Birkenhead · 2 mi
- Wallasey · 4 mi
- Litherland · 4 mi
- Bootle · 4 mi
- Bebington · 4 mi
- Huyton · 6 mi
- All of Merseyside
Other HMO services in Liverpool
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Liverpool
- Full HMO refurbishment in Liverpool
- Student HMO refurbishment in Liverpool
- Fire doors in Liverpool
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Liverpool
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Liverpool
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Liverpool
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Liverpool