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This real August 2026 project involved preparing a one-bedroom rental flat in Streatham SW16 for new tenants due to move in approximately two weeks later. FixMate Streatham managed the complete between-tenancy refresh for the private landlord, including full preparation and redecoration, mould treatment, kitchen worktop replacement, premium LVT flooring, cupboard painting and several smaller repairs. Materials were sourced and supplied by FixMate, progress was regularly reported to the landlord, and the project was completed before the new tenancy began.
Project Overview
Project Overview
Location: Streatham SW16, London
Property: One-bedroom rental flat
Client: Private landlord
Project: Between-tenancy maintenance and refresh
Duration: Approximately 2 weeks
Completed: August 2026
Materials: Supplied by FixMate
Mould guarantee: 12 months
The Landlord’s Challenge
The Landlord’s Challenge
The flat was vacant between tenants and needed a substantial refresh before the incoming tenants moved in approximately two weeks later. Redecoration, mould treatment, repairs, a replacement kitchen worktop and new flooring all had to be coordinated within the same programme.
Although the landlord lived locally, he wanted the work managed without day-to-day supervision. FixMate assessed the property, planned the sequence, sourced and supplied the materials, completed the work independently and sent frequent progress updates. Everything remained within the agreed fixed-price quotation, with no major unexpected problems changing the scope.
Living Room Redecoration
Living Room Redecoration
Wall shelves were removed before the walls and ceiling were prepared. Damaged areas were filled and the surfaces sanded using a dust-reduced or dustless sanding setup. Two coats of white Dulux Easycare paint produced a clean, fresh and easy-maintenance finish suited to a rental property.
Bedroom Mould Treatment & Redecoration
Bedroom Mould Treatment & Redecoration
Mould was found behind the wardrobes. Restricted airflow behind large furniture can create favourable conditions for mould where humidity is high or ventilation is poor. A previous leak from the chimney area had also contributed to moisture problems, mould growth and deterioration of some of the old plaster.
The affected areas were treated using a three-step fungicidal wash process. Zinsser B-I-N was applied where required, followed by two coats of Zinsser Perma-White anti-mould paint to the mould-treated areas. The remaining walls and ceiling were prepared, filled and sanded, then finished with two coats of white Dulux Easycare paint where appropriate. The bed frame was also repaired.
12-Month Mould-Treatment Guarantee
12-Month Mould-Treatment Guarantee
The guarantee applies to failure of the FixMate treatment system. It does not cover recurrence caused by future leaks, excessive condensation, high indoor humidity, inadequate heating, insufficient ventilation, building defects, conditions outside FixMate’s control or occupant behaviour that recreates excessive moisture conditions.
Kitchen Refresh
Kitchen Refresh
Worktop and tap
Worktop and tap
The deteriorated, rotting worktop—approximately 2.5 metres long—was removed. The sink was removed and later reinstated, with the associated plumbing disconnected and reconnected as required. FixMate supplied and installed the replacement worktop and a new kitchen tap, resealed the worktop and sink area where required, and removed the old worktop and resulting waste.
Cupboards
Cupboards
All visible kitchen cupboard doors, fronts and associated painted cupboard surfaces were sanded and prepared, then refreshed using white Rust-Oleum cupboard paint for a clean, durable finish suited to rental-property maintenance.
Flooring
Flooring
The existing flooring was removed and the floor prepared. A 5 mm plywood layer was installed to level and improve the subfloor before new premium LVT flooring was fitted, giving the kitchen a cleaner, more durable and easier-to-maintain finish for the next tenancy.
Bathroom & Hallway
Bathroom & Hallway
The bath screen was repaired, and the bathroom walls and ceiling were prepared and sanded before receiving two coats of white Dulux Easycare paint. The hallway walls and ceiling were also prepared, filled where required, sanded and finished with two coats of white Dulux Easycare. The boiler cover was fixed, alongside other small maintenance and TLC completed within the agreed project.
Hands-Off Property Maintenance for the Landlord
Hands-Off Property Maintenance for the Landlord
Although the landlord lived locally, he did not need to supervise the project. FixMate planned the work sequence, sourced and supplied all materials, completed the decorating, mould treatment, repairs, worktop replacement and flooring installation, managed waste arising from the works, and provided regular photographs and progress updates.
One point of contact for the complete between-tenancy refresh.
The job kept moving towards the tenant move-in deadline without the landlord having to organise materials, individual trades or the day-to-day work.
Results
Results
One-bedroom flat refreshed before the new tenancy
Living room fully redecorated
Bedroom mould treated and redecorated
12-month mould-treatment guarantee
Rotting kitchen worktop replaced
New kitchen tap installed
Kitchen cupboards refreshed
Premium LVT flooring installed over a prepared 5 mm plywood subfloor
Bathroom and hallway refreshed
Smaller repairs completed
All materials sourced by FixMate
Project completed in approximately two weeks
Incoming tenants happy with the finished property
Landlord left a 5-star Google review
Jonny’s Review
Jonny’s Review
“Justas was absolutely incredible from start to finish in the process of renovating my flat. He met me the same day to discuss plans, provided an extremely clear and detailed quote that same evening, and started work immediately.
Throughout the work, he gave me updates all the way through, and managed to get an incredible amount of work completed to an excellent standard in 2 weeks!
I cannot recommend this company highly enough for professionalism, care and detail of work, and an all round excellent service.
I will only use this company for any future work - 10 out of 10 customer service!”
Jonny
Private landlord
5-star Google review
Need a Rental Property Refreshed Between Tenants?
Need a Rental Property Refreshed Between Tenants?
FixMate Streatham provides landlord property maintenance, mould treatment, decorating and practical repairs across Streatham SW16 and surrounding South London areas. Where required, materials can be sourced and the project managed from start to finish, giving landlords one point of contact for the work.
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Living room — before & after
Living room — before & after
Shelves removed, damaged areas repaired, then walls and ceiling finished in white Dulux Easycare.
Kitchen before & after
Kitchen before & after
Replacement worktop and tap, plus premium LVT fitted over a prepared 5 mm plywood subfloor.
Bedroom preparation & finished result
Bedroom preparation & finished result
Damaged areas were filled and sanded before the walls and ceiling were redecorated.
Bedroom mould treatment — before & after
Bedroom mould treatment — before & after
Three-step fungicidal wash, stain blocking and anti-mould paint restored the affected bedroom wall.
Bathroom — completed result
Bathroom — completed result
Bath-screen repair plus full wall and ceiling preparation and redecoration.
Hallway — preparation & completed finish
Hallway — preparation & completed finish
Walls and ceiling prepared, filled where required, sanded and finished in white Dulux Easycare.
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