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. Kingswinford is 11 miles west of Birmingham. 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
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- DY3, DY6 and DY8
- Location
- 11 miles west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Kingswinford involve?
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Final clean and photo report
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
Which rules apply in Kingswinford?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Kingswinford 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:
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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 Kingswinford?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Kingswinford 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 Kingswinford landlords need it?
We usually get the call 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 Kingswinford
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.
How far do you travel from Kingswinford?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Kingswinford the nearest towns on our list are Brierley Hill (2 miles), Stourbridge (3 miles), Dudley (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Kingswinford 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 Kingswinford?
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 Kingswinford
- Brierley Hill · 2 mi
- Stourbridge · 3 mi
- Dudley · 4 mi
- Tipton · 5 mi
- Halesowen · 6 mi
- Wolverhampton · 6 mi
- All of West Midlands
Other HMO services in Kingswinford
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- Full HMO refurbishment in Kingswinford
- Student HMO refurbishment in Kingswinford
- Fire doors in Kingswinford
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Kingswinford
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Kingswinford
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Kingswinford
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Kingswinford