For Airbnb & Serviced Accommodation Hosts
Quick Turnaround. Maximum Impact.
Your nightly rate is set by how your property looks on screen and feels in person. RCB delivers interior-focused refurbs on a tight programme — photography-ready finishes, guest-durable materials, and a handover that does not eat into your bookings.
The Problem With Short-Let Refurbs
Short-let hosts are not a priority for most contractors. The job is seen as small, the client is seen as demanding, and the timeline is treated as flexible. The result is a refurb that overruns into your booking window, finishes that look tired in the listing photos, and snagging issues discovered by the first guest — in their review. The broken construction industry costs hosts money they can quantify: lost bookings, lower ratings, reduced nightly rates.
RCB treats your rental as a revenue-generating asset — because that is exactly what it is.
What Type of Refurb Do You Need?
From a targeted fix-up to a full transformation — we scope the works to match your gap, your budget, and your rate ambitions.
The Full Remodel
4–8 weeksComplete refurbishment — bathroom, kitchen, flooring, decoration, lighting. A property transformation that justifies a premium nightly rate and attracts a different calibre of guest.
The Refresh
2–3 weeksNew flooring throughout, full redecoration, bathroom update, new light fittings. The most impactful changes for the fastest programme — ideal between long lets or seasonal gaps.
The Fix-Up
3–5 daysSnag clearance, repair, and touch-up. A targeted programme to address the issues affecting your reviews — worn finishes, dripping taps, tired grout, stuck doors. Rapid in, rapid out.
Portfolio Works
BespokeMultiple units in the same building or across a portfolio — sequenced so you are never fully offline. Consistent specification across all units for brand coherence and review consistency.
Built for Hosts, Not Just Homeowners
The priorities for a short-let refurb are different. We understand both — and build our approach around yours.
Fast Programme, Minimal Downtime
- We schedule works around your booking calendar — not the other way around
- Realistic programme issued before works start — no open-ended timelines
- Trades coordinated to run concurrently wherever possible
- Phased works available if you need to keep part of the property live
Photography-Ready Finishes
- Interior specification chosen for visual impact — not just durability
- Lighting, tile choices, and colour palettes optimised for photography
- Smooth, defect-free finishes that photograph cleanly and age well
- We think about the guest's first impression from the moment they open the door
Refurbs That Justify Rate Increases
- Interior upgrades that move your listing from budget to premium tier
- Bathroom and kitchen works with the biggest ROI per square foot
- Consistent finish quality across multiple units if you have a portfolio
- We understand what guests look for — and what makes them leave five stars
Review-Proof Quality
- No snag that becomes a guest complaint at 11pm
- All works pressure-tested before handover — taps, electrics, locks, appliances
- Guest-durable finishes — ceramic tiles, quality laminate, solid ironmongery
- Punch list completed before we leave — not after the first bad review
From Booking Gap to Guest-Ready
We build the programme around your calendar — not the other way around.
Tell Us Your Booking Gap
When is your next window? We work backwards from your calendar. Tell us the dates — we tell you honestly what is achievable in that time and what to prioritise.
Interior Scope & Fixed Price
A written scope with finish specifications and fixed price. We advise on material choices that photograph well, wear well, and sit within your budget — no guesswork.
Fast, Coordinated Delivery
Trades sequenced to maximise speed. Materials pre-ordered before start date. Daily progress updates. We are not done until the property is guest-ready, not just technically complete.
Handover Ready to Shoot
A full walkthrough, punch list signed off, and the property handed over clean and guest-ready. All you need to do is book the photographer.
Why Hosts Trust RCB
Not just words. Independently verified ratings, accreditations, and a track record in interior-focused residential works.
9.96/10 From Real Homeowners
Every one of our 114 Checkatrade reviews is from a verified homeowner — independently confirmed by Checkatrade. The rating reflects the finish quality and communication standard your guests will experience.
Host FAQs
Can you work around my booking calendar?
Yes. This is the whole point. We schedule works around the windows you have — whether that is a two-week gap in January or a phased programme across multiple gaps. Tell us your constraints upfront and we will build the programme around them.
What finishes work best for short-let properties?
Ceramic or porcelain tiles in wet areas — durable and easy to clean. Large-format tiles photograph better and age more gracefully than small mosaics. Laminate or LVT flooring in living areas — resistant to guest traffic. Neutral decoration with deliberate accent choices that stand out in photography. We advise on all of this as part of the scoping process.
Can you handle multiple units in the same block?
Yes. Portfolio works are a specific strength — we sequence trades across units, maintain a consistent specification, and minimise the total offline period. If you have several flats in one building, we can often overlap trades and reduce overall programme time significantly.
Do you carry out works while the property is tenanted?
For non-invasive works — decoration, flooring, fixture replacement — yes, with appropriate agreements in place. For structural or wet trades, the property needs to be vacant. We advise on what requires vacation and what does not at the scoping stage.
What is your minimum project size?
Our minimum is around £6,000. Below that, the project management overhead does not serve either party well. For smaller repairs and snagging, contact us and we will advise on the best route.
Book the Refurb. Raise the Rate.
Tell us your booking window and what you want to achieve. We will come back with a programme and a fixed price that works around your calendar — not against it.