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. In Whitchurch, a town of about 14,000 people in Cardiff, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Cardiff, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF5 and CF14
- Location
- 3 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Whitchurch involve?
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Final clean and photo report
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
Which rules apply in Whitchurch?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch?
| 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 Whitchurch 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?
Typical time on site: 3–10 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Whitchurch landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- End of the student year in summer
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Whitchurch
Do you send photos?
Yes. You get a photo report at the end showing each room, so you can let it without visiting.
How far do you travel from Whitchurch?
We cover the whole of Cardiff and work UK-wide. For Whitchurch the nearest towns on our list are Cardiff (3 miles), Caerphilly (4 miles), Penarth (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch?
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 Whitchurch
- Cardiff · 3 mi
- Caerphilly · 4 mi
- Penarth · 5 mi
- Llantrisant · 7 mi
- Pontypridd · 8 mi
- Barry · 8 mi
- All of Cardiff
Other HMO services in Whitchurch
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Whitchurch
- Full HMO refurbishment in Whitchurch
- Student HMO refurbishment in Whitchurch
- Fire doors in Whitchurch
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Whitchurch
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Whitchurch
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Whitchurch
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Whitchurch