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. Farnham is 18 miles south-east of Reading. 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
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- GU9
- Location
- 18 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Farnham involve?
- Final clean and photo report
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
Which rules apply in Farnham?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Farnham 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:
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
- 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 Farnham?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Farnham follows a site visit.
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 Farnham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Farnham:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- End of the student year in summer
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Farnham
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 cover all of Farnham?
Yes. We work across Farnham and the GU9 postcode areas, plus the rest of Surrey. Nearby places we also cover include Aldershot, Fleet, Farnborough.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Farnham?
With the local council for the address. 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 Farnham?
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 Farnham
- Aldershot · 3 mi
- Fleet · 5 mi
- Farnborough · 6 mi
- Bordon · 7 mi
- Godalming · 8 mi
- Camberley · 9 mi
- All of Surrey
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