HMORefurbishment

Bridgend, Wales

Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Maesteg

We carry out void and between-tenancy refurbs in Maesteg, 12 miles east of Swansea, working to the HMO rules that apply in Wales and to the council’s written HMO standards.

Empty bedroom being redecorated between tenancies, with dust sheets, ladder and new carpet

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. Landlords in Maesteg (CF34) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.

Area
Bridgend, Wales
Postcodes
CF34
Location
12 miles east of Swansea
Pricing region
Wales

What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Maesteg involve?

  • Final clean and photo report
  • Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
  • Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
  • Kitchen and bathroom refresh
  • Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes

Which rules apply in Maesteg?

Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Maesteg must satisfy national law for Wales, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:

  • Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
  • Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
  • Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.

How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Maesteg?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate)£600 – £1,800£560 – £1,700room
Mould treatment and making good£250 – £500£240 – £470room
FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted£300 – £600£280 – £560door

These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Wales, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Maesteg follows a site visit.

How long does it take?

Allow 3–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.

When do Maesteg landlords need it?

Typical reasons for this work in Maesteg:

  • End of the student year in summer
  • Before re-letting a house you have just bought

Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Maesteg

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 Maesteg do you work in?

All of them, including CF34, and the surrounding parts of Bridgend.

Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Maesteg?

With the local council for the address. Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.

How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Maesteg?

Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Maesteg

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Planning HMO works?

Free site visit, then a fixed written quote itemised against your council’s standards.

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