In short: 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. We carry this out across Neath Port Talbot, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- SA
- Main towns
- Neath, Briton Ferry
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Neath Port Talbot involve?
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Final clean and photo report
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
Which rules apply in Neath Port Talbot?
- Fitness for human habitation rules require mains-powered, interlinked smoke alarms on every storey and CO alarms where there is a gas, oil or solid-fuel appliance.
- 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.
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
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 Neath Port Talbot?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 3–10 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Void and between-tenancy refurbs by town in Neath Port Talbot
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Neath Port Talbot
Do you send photos?
Yes. You get a photo report at the end showing each room, so you can let it without visiting.
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.
Do you carry out void and between-tenancy refurbs across Neath Port Talbot?
Yes, across the whole of Neath Port Talbot, including Neath, Briton Ferry.
Who licenses HMOs in Neath Port Talbot?
Neath Port Talbot council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Neath Port Talbot
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