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 Felling, a town of about 34,000 people in Tyne and Wear, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- NE8, NE10 and NE82
- Location
- 2 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Felling involve?
- Final clean and photo report
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
Which rules apply in Felling?
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 Felling before we price.
- 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 Felling?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £550 – £1,650 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £230 – £460 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Felling can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Felling landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Felling:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- Rooms empty between tenancies
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Felling
Can you book the summer turnaround in advance?
Yes, and it is worth doing: June to September is the busiest period for student houses. We can agree a programme and price in spring.
How far do you travel from Felling?
We cover the whole of Tyne and Wear and work UK-wide. For Felling the nearest towns on our list are Gateshead (1 miles), Newcastle upon Tyne (2 miles), Hebburn (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Felling 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 Felling?
Our guide ranges for North 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 Felling
- Gateshead · 1 mi
- Newcastle upon Tyne · 2 mi
- Hebburn · 3 mi
- Wallsend · 3 mi
- Gosforth · 4 mi
- Jarrow · 4 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
Other HMO services in Felling
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Felling
- Full HMO refurbishment in Felling
- Student HMO refurbishment in Felling
- Fire doors in Felling
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Felling
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Felling
- Communal kitchen refits in Felling
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Felling