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. Porthcawl is 14 miles south-east of Swansea. We price void and between-tenancy refurbs there against Wales’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Bridgend, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF33 and CF36
- Location
- 14 miles south-east of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Porthcawl involve?
- Final clean and photo report
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
Which rules apply in Porthcawl?
The rules below are the Wales-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Porthcawl before we price.
- 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 Porthcawl?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £560 – £1,700 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £470 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
Prices in Porthcawl are shown with our regional adjustment for Wales (below 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 Porthcawl, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Porthcawl landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Porthcawl:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Porthcawl
How quickly can you turn a room around?
A single room redecoration with flooring is often two to four working days. A whole house at the end of a tenancy is usually one to two weeks, depending on what the walk-round finds.
Which postcodes in Porthcawl do you work in?
All of them, including CF33 and CF36, and the surrounding parts of Bridgend.
Does a shared house in Porthcawl need an HMO licence?
In Wales, mandatory licensing covers HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people. Many councils, including Cardiff and Swansea, also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Porthcawl?
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 Porthcawl
- Pyle · 3 mi
- Bridgend · 6 mi
- Coity · 7 mi
- Maesteg · 9 mi
- Llantwit Major · 10 mi
- Briton Ferry · 12 mi
- All of Bridgend
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