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. For a house in Coventry we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. Coventry has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- CV1 and CV3
- Location
- 17 miles east of Birmingham
- Council
- Coventry City Council
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Coventry involve?
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Final clean and photo report
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
Which rules apply in Coventry?
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 Coventry 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 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.
Coventry City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area C3-C4 Article 4 Direction covering 11 wards (incl. Cheylesmore, Earlsdon, Foleshill, Sherbourne, Wainbody), in force 30 Sep 2023. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area City-wide additional HMO licensing 4 May 2025-3 May 2030. |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Coventry before you buy or start work. Source: Coventry City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Coventry?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for West Midlands, where costs run in line with the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Coventry follows a site visit.
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.
For student houses in Coventry, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Coventry landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Coventry:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Coventry
Do you send photos?
Yes. You get a photo report at the end showing each room, so you can let it without visiting.
How far do you travel from Coventry?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Coventry the nearest towns on our list are Kenilworth (5 miles), Bedworth (5 miles), Nuneaton (8 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Coventry?
Coventry is covered by Coventry City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Coventry?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Coventry
- Kenilworth · 5 mi
- Bedworth · 5 mi
- Nuneaton · 8 mi
- Royal Leamington Spa · 8 mi
- Warwick · 9 mi
- Rugby · 11 mi
- All of West Midlands
Other HMO services in Coventry
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Coventry
- Full HMO refurbishment in Coventry
- Student HMO refurbishment in Coventry
- Fire doors in Coventry
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Coventry
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Coventry
- Communal kitchen refits in Coventry
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Coventry