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 Aberdare, a town of about 31,000 people in Rhondda Cynon Taf, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF44
- Location
- 20 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aberdare involve?
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Final clean and photo report
Which rules apply in Aberdare?
Here is what usually applies to a Aberdare job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Aberdare?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Aberdare can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Aberdare, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Aberdare landlords need it?
Landlords in Aberdare most often ask us for this when:
- End of the student year in summer
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aberdare
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.
How far do you travel from Aberdare?
We cover the whole of Rhondda Cynon Taf and work UK-wide. For Aberdare the nearest towns on our list are Rhondda (4 miles), Merthyr Tydfil (4 miles), Tonypandy (6 miles).
Does a shared house in Aberdare 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 Aberdare?
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 Aberdare
- Rhondda · 4 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 4 mi
- Tonypandy · 6 mi
- Treharris · 7 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 8 mi
- Gelligaer · 9 mi
- All of Rhondda Cynon Taf
Other HMO services in Aberdare
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- Full HMO refurbishment in Aberdare
- Student HMO refurbishment in Aberdare
- Fire doors in Aberdare
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Aberdare
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Aberdare
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Aberdare
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Aberdare