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. Sudbury is 28 miles south-east of Cambridge. 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
- Suffolk, England
- Postcodes
- CO10
- Location
- 28 miles south-east of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Sudbury involve?
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
Which rules apply in Sudbury?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Sudbury 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.
- 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 Sudbury?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Sudbury can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Sudbury, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Sudbury landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- End of the student year in summer
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Sudbury
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 cover all of Sudbury?
Yes. We work across Sudbury and the CO10 postcode areas, plus the rest of Suffolk. Nearby places we also cover include Colchester, Haverhill, Braintree.
Does a shared house in Sudbury 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 Sudbury?
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 Sudbury
- Colchester · 13 mi
- Haverhill · 13 mi
- Braintree · 13 mi
- Bury St Edmunds · 14 mi
- Stowmarket · 15 mi
- Witham · 17 mi
- All of Suffolk