- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Postcode areas
- LS, WF, BD, HD
- Main towns
- Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Halifax
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in West Yorkshire involve?
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
Which rules apply in West Yorkshire?
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
- 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.
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 Yorkshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £570 – £1,700 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | 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 Yorkshire
- Leeds
- Bradford
- Huddersfield
- Wakefield
- Halifax
- Dewsbury
- Morley
- Keighley
- Castleford
- Pontefract
- Batley
- Yeadon
- Brighouse
- Shipley
- Cleckheaton
- Pudsey
- Lofthouse
- Ossett
- Guiseley
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in West Yorkshire
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.
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.
Do you carry out void and between-tenancy refurbs across West Yorkshire?
Yes, across the whole of West Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield.
Who licenses HMOs in West Yorkshire?
HMOs in West Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in West Yorkshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in West Yorkshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in West Yorkshire
- Fire doors in West Yorkshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in West Yorkshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in West Yorkshire
- Communal kitchen refits in West Yorkshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in West Yorkshire