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 Newport (Newport) (NP10, NP18, NP19 and NP20) 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. Newport (Newport) has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Newport, Wales
- Postcodes
- NP10, NP18, NP19 and NP20
- Location
- 11 miles north-east of Cardiff
- Council
- Newport City Council
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Newport (Newport) involve?
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
Which rules apply in Newport (Newport)?
Here is what usually applies to a Newport (Newport) job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
Newport City Council: local HMO schemes
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area City-wide additional HMO licensing 13 Feb 2025-12 Feb 2030 (replaced 2019 scheme). |
|---|---|
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Newport (Newport) before you buy or start work. Source: Newport City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Newport (Newport)?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Wales, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Newport (Newport) 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.
For student houses in Newport (Newport), booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Newport (Newport) landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- Rooms empty between tenancies
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Newport (Newport)
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 Newport (Newport)?
We cover the whole of Newport and work UK-wide. For Newport (Newport) the nearest towns on our list are Risca (5 miles), Cwmbran (5 miles), Pontypool (8 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Newport (Newport)?
Newport (Newport) is covered by Newport City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Newport (Newport)?
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 Newport (Newport)
- Risca · 5 mi
- Cwmbran · 5 mi
- Pontypool · 8 mi
- Caerphilly · 9 mi
- Blackwood · 11 mi
- Cardiff · 11 mi
- All of Newport
Other HMO services in Newport (Newport)
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Newport (Newport)
- Full HMO refurbishment in Newport (Newport)
- Student HMO refurbishment in Newport (Newport)
- Fire doors in Newport (Newport)
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Newport (Newport)
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newport (Newport)
- Extensions for extra rooms in Newport (Newport)
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Newport (Newport)