- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East of England
- Postcode areas
- IP, NR, CO, CB
- Main towns
- Ipswich, Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Felixstowe
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Suffolk involve?
- Final clean and photo report
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
Which rules apply in Suffolk?
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Suffolk?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 3–10 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Void and between-tenancy refurbs by town in Suffolk
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Suffolk
How quickly can you turn a room around?
A single room redecoration with flooring is often two to four working days. A whole house at the end of a tenancy is usually one to two weeks, depending on what the walk-round finds.
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 carry out void and between-tenancy refurbs across Suffolk?
Yes, across the whole of Suffolk, including Ipswich, Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds.
Who licenses HMOs in Suffolk?
HMOs in Suffolk are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Suffolk
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- Full HMO refurbishment in Suffolk
- Student HMO refurbishment in Suffolk
- Fire doors in Suffolk
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Suffolk
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Suffolk
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- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Suffolk