- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- B, CV, DY, WS
- Main towns
- Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in West Midlands involve?
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
Which rules apply in West Midlands?
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
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 West Midlands?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £600 – £1,800 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £250 – £500 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
Typical time on site: 3–10 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Void and between-tenancy refurbs by town in West Midlands
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Wolverhampton
- Dudley
- Walsall
- Solihull
- Sutton Coldfield
- West Bromwich
- Halesowen
- Stourbridge
- Smethwick
- Willenhall
- Tipton
- Bloxwich
- Wednesfield
- Washwood Heath
- Aston
- Shirley
- Brierley Hill
- Aldridge
- Acocks Green
- Bartley Green
- Wednesbury
- Kingswinford
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in West Midlands
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 check the fire doors and alarm?
Yes. We check closers, seals and alarm heads as part of every void visit and tell you about anything that needs fixing.
Do you carry out void and between-tenancy refurbs across West Midlands?
Yes, across the whole of West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton.
Who licenses HMOs in West Midlands?
HMOs in West Midlands are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in West Midlands
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in West Midlands
- Full HMO refurbishment in West Midlands
- Student HMO refurbishment in West Midlands
- Fire doors in West Midlands
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in West Midlands
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in West Midlands
- EPC and energy upgrades in West Midlands
- Extensions for extra rooms in West Midlands