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. In Lowestoft, a town of around 70,000 people in Suffolk, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Suffolk, England
- Postcodes
- NR32 and NR33
- Location
- 22 miles south-east of Norwich
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Lowestoft involve?
- Final clean and photo report
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
Which rules apply in Lowestoft?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Lowestoft 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:
- 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 Lowestoft?
| 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 Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Lowestoft landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Lowestoft:
- End of the student year in summer
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Lowestoft
Do you check the fire doors and alarm?
Yes. We check closers, seals and alarm heads as part of every void visit and tell you about anything that needs fixing.
Do you cover all of Lowestoft?
Yes. We work across Lowestoft and the NR32 and NR33 postcode areas, plus the rest of Suffolk. Nearby places we also cover include Great Yarmouth, Norwich, Bowthorpe.
Does a shared house in Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft?
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 Lowestoft
- Great Yarmouth · 9 mi
- Norwich · 22 mi
- Bowthorpe · 25 mi
- Stowmarket · 37 mi
- Ipswich · 38 mi
- Felixstowe · 39 mi
- All of Suffolk
Other HMO services in Lowestoft
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Lowestoft
- Full HMO refurbishment in Lowestoft
- Student HMO refurbishment in Lowestoft
- Fire doors in Lowestoft
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Lowestoft
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Lowestoft
- EPC and energy upgrades in Lowestoft
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Lowestoft