Planning a property refresh between tenancies in London
A vacant period gives landlords and property managers an opportunity to refresh a property, but several separate bookings can quickly become difficult to coordinate. Start with a room-by-room scope and work backwards from the date the property needs to be ready. Vastora Group’s London property services cover removals, flooring, painting and decorating, with cleaning and locksmith support available to discuss separately.
Inspect the property before booking trades
Walk through each room and make a short list of what needs attention. Separate cleaning tasks from damaged finishes, worn flooring and faults that need assessment. Photograph the areas you want quoted and note which items will remain in the property.
A list such as “paint the bedroom walls, assess the living-room floor and clean the kitchen” is more useful than a general request to make the flat ready. Measurements, photographs and the intended finish help trades understand the work. Do not assume that a surface problem has been diagnosed from a photograph alone.
Arrange clearance and access first
Decide which furniture and belongings need moving before work starts. If items are staying, agree how they will be protected and moved within the property. Ask about the practical arrangements for lifts, loading areas, parking and building access before confirming a date.
See our removal services if items need transporting. Explain whether you need collection, delivery or help moving items so the team can assess the actual request.
Coordinate decorating and flooring
Discuss the sequence with the trades carrying out the work. Preparation, repairs, painting, floor installation and touch-ups may overlap, and the best order depends on the materials and condition of the rooms. Confirm drying or curing requirements with the installer or decorator rather than guessing a turnaround time.
For painting and decorating, identify the surfaces, colours, preparation work and whether ceilings, doors and trim are included. For flooring installation, explain the existing covering, the proposed material and whether removal of the old floor, subfloor preparation and thresholds form part of the quotation.
Assess locks while access is straightforward
Record any stiff handles, damaged locks or missing keys and arrange an assessment where needed. Tell the locksmith whether the door opens and closes, whether a working key is available and who can authorise the work. Photographs of the door and visible hardware can help with an initial discussion.
Our locksmith services include lock changes, repairs and security upgrades. The appropriate work depends on the door and lock; a property refresh should not be treated as a reason to replace every component automatically.
Book the final clean after dusty work
Schedule the final clean after the main decorating, flooring and other dusty work has finished. Tell the cleaning team what work has taken place, whether furniture remains and which surfaces are new. Pass on any manufacturer instructions about cleaning new materials.
Agree whether the scope includes appliance interiors, cupboards and internal windows. If there is significant building dust or debris, describe it clearly when requesting cleaning services so the appointment can be planned around the condition.
Use one completion checklist
Before the handover, check the agreed work room by room. Confirm that keys and access arrangements are recorded, photographs are taken where appropriate and outstanding items are communicated to the responsible contractor. Keep the scope, quotations and completion notes together for easier follow-up.
Send Vastora Group your postcode, photographs and proposed schedule to discuss a coordinated property refresh. Availability and the final sequence depend on the work required.
