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. Great Yarmouth is 18 miles east of Norwich. 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
- Norfolk, England
- Postcodes
- NR30 and NR31
- Location
- 18 miles east of Norwich
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Great Yarmouth involve?
- Final clean and photo report
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
Which rules apply in Great Yarmouth?
Here is what usually applies to a Great Yarmouth 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.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Great Yarmouth?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £640 – £1,900 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £530 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
Prices in Great Yarmouth are shown with our regional adjustment for East of England (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Great Yarmouth, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Great Yarmouth landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- Rooms empty between tenancies
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Great Yarmouth
Do you send photos?
Yes. You get a photo report at the end showing each room, so you can let it without visiting.
Which postcodes in Great Yarmouth do you work in?
All of them, including NR30 and NR31, and the surrounding parts of Norfolk.
Does a shared house in Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Great Yarmouth
- Lowestoft · 9 mi
- Norwich · 18 mi
- Bowthorpe · 22 mi
- Stowmarket · 42 mi
- Thetford · 43 mi
- Ipswich · 45 mi
- All of Norfolk
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