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 Washington (DH4, NE37 and NE38) 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
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- DH4, NE37 and NE38
- Location
- 6 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Washington involve?
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
Which rules apply in Washington?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Washington 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 Washington?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North East, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Washington follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Washington, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Washington landlords need it?
Landlords in Washington most often ask us for this when:
- End of the student year in summer
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Washington
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.
Which postcodes in Washington do you work in?
All of them, including DH4, NE37 and NE38, and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear.
Does a shared house in Washington 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 Washington?
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 Washington
- Chester-le-Street · 4 mi
- Felling · 4 mi
- Houghton-Le-Spring · 5 mi
- Hebburn · 5 mi
- Sunderland · 5 mi
- Gateshead · 5 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
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- Student HMO refurbishment in Washington
- Fire doors in Washington
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Washington
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Washington
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Washington
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