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 Caterham (CR3) 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
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- CR3
- Location
- 16 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Caterham involve?
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Final clean and photo report
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
Which rules apply in Caterham?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Caterham before we price.
- 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.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Caterham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £670 – £2,000 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £280 – £560 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
Prices in Caterham are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Caterham landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- Rooms empty between tenancies
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Caterham
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.
How far do you travel from Caterham?
We cover the whole of Surrey and work UK-wide. For Caterham the nearest towns on our list are Coulsdon (4 miles), Purley (4 miles), Redhill (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Caterham 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 Caterham?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Caterham
- Coulsdon · 4 mi
- Purley · 4 mi
- Redhill · 5 mi
- South Croydon · 6 mi
- Banstead · 6 mi
- Reigate · 6 mi
- All of Surrey
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