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. Swindon is 36 miles west of Reading. 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
- Wiltshire, England
- Postcodes
- SN1, SN25, SN26 and SN38
- Location
- 36 miles west of Reading
- Council
- Swindon Borough Council
- Pricing region
- South West
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Swindon involve?
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Final clean and photo report
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
Which rules apply in Swindon?
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 Swindon 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.
Swindon Borough Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | Not confirmed: check with the council |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Swindon before you buy or start work. Source: Swindon Borough Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Swindon?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £620 – £1,850 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £520 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
Prices in Swindon are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Swindon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Swindon landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Swindon:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Swindon
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 Swindon do you work in?
All of them, including SN1, SN25, SN26 and SN38, and the surrounding parts of Wiltshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Swindon?
Swindon is covered by Swindon Borough 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 Swindon?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Swindon
- Cirencester · 14 mi
- Chippenham · 16 mi
- Witney · 20 mi
- Stroud · 22 mi
- Newbury · 22 mi
- Abingdon · 23 mi
- All of Wiltshire