HMORefurbishment

Staffordshire, England

Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Longton

Void and between-tenancy refurbs for shared houses in Longton: survey, itemised quote, works and a licence-ready handover, covering ST3.

Empty bedroom being redecorated between tenancies, with dust sheets, ladder and new carpet

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. Landlords in Longton (ST3) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.

Area
Staffordshire, England
Postcodes
ST3
Location
3 miles south-east of Stoke-on-Trent
Council
Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Pricing region
West Midlands

What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Longton involve?

  • Kitchen and bathroom refresh
  • Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
  • Final clean and photo report
  • Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
  • Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list

Which rules apply in Longton?

Here is what usually applies to a Longton job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.

  • The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
  • 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.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council: local HMO schemes

Article 4 (HMO)Proposed City-wide Article 4 Direction proposed (cabinet package announced 4 Aug 2026); not yet in force.
Additional licensingProposed City-wide additional HMO licensing proposed, subject to statutory consultation (Aug 2026).
Selective licensingNo scheme found

Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Longton before you buy or start work. Source: Stoke-on-Trent City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.

How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Longton?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate)£600 – £1,800£600 – £1,800room
Mould treatment and making good£250 – £500£250 – £500room
FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted£300 – £600£300 – £600door

Prices in Longton are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.

How long does it take?

Typical time on site: 3–10 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.

When do Longton landlords need it?

Typical reasons for this work in Longton:

  • Before re-letting a house you have just bought
  • Rooms empty between tenancies

Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Longton

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 Longton do you work in?

All of them, including ST3, and the surrounding parts of Staffordshire.

Which council covers HMOs in Longton?

Longton is covered by Stoke-on-Trent 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 Longton?

Our guide ranges for West 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.

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