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. Nailsea is 7 miles west of Bristol. 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
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- BS20, BS21 and BS48
- Location
- 7 miles west of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Nailsea involve?
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Final clean and photo report
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
Which rules apply in Nailsea?
Here is what usually applies to a Nailsea 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.
- 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 Nailsea?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £620 – £1,850 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £520 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Nailsea 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 Nailsea landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- End of the student year in summer
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Nailsea
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 Nailsea do you work in?
All of them, including BS20, BS21 and BS48, and the surrounding parts of Somerset.
Does a shared house in Nailsea 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 Nailsea?
Our guide ranges for South 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 Nailsea
- Portishead · 3 mi
- Clevedon · 4 mi
- Bristol · 7 mi
- Kingswood · 11 mi
- Weston-super-Mare · 11 mi
- Mangotsfield · 12 mi
- All of Somerset
Other HMO services in Nailsea
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Nailsea
- Full HMO refurbishment in Nailsea
- Student HMO refurbishment in Nailsea
- Fire doors in Nailsea
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Nailsea
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Nailsea
- Communal kitchen refits in Nailsea
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Nailsea