HMORefurbishment

West Sussex, England

Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chichester

Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chichester and the PO19 and PO20 postcode areas, for landlords and investors with shared houses across West Sussex. Free site visit, then a fixed written quote.

Empty bedroom being redecorated between tenancies, with dust sheets, ladder and new carpet

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 Chichester (PO19 and PO20) 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. Chichester 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 Sussex, England
Postcodes
PO19 and PO20
Location
28 miles east of Southampton
Pricing region
South East

What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chichester involve?

  • Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
  • Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
  • Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
  • Kitchen and bathroom refresh
  • Final clean and photo report

Which rules apply in Chichester?

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 Chichester before we price.

  • 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 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.
  • 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 Chichester?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate)£600 – £1,800£670 – £2,000room
Mould treatment and making good£250 – £500£280 – £560room
FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted£300 – £600£340 – £670door

Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Chichester can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.

How long does it take?

Typical time on site: 3–10 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.

If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Chichester.

When do Chichester landlords need it?

We usually get the call when:

  • End of the student year in summer
  • Rooms empty between tenancies

Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chichester

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 Chichester do you work in?

All of them, including PO19 and PO20, and the surrounding parts of West Sussex.

Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Chichester?

With the local council for the address. 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 Chichester?

Our guide ranges for South 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.

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