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. For a house in Rhondda we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF42 and CF43
- Location
- 17 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Rhondda involve?
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
Which rules apply in Rhondda?
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 Rhondda 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 Rhondda?
| 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 Rhondda follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Rhondda, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Rhondda landlords need it?
Landlords in Rhondda most often ask us for this when:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Rhondda
Do you check the fire doors and alarm?
Yes. We check closers, seals and alarm heads as part of every void visit and tell you about anything that needs fixing.
Which postcodes in Rhondda do you work in?
All of them, including CF42 and CF43, and the surrounding parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Rhondda?
With the local council for the address. 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 Rhondda?
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 Rhondda
- Tonypandy · 3 mi
- Aberdare · 4 mi
- Pontypridd · 6 mi
- Treharris · 6 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 7 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 7 mi
- All of Rhondda Cynon Taf
Other HMO services in Rhondda
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Rhondda
- Full HMO refurbishment in Rhondda
- Student HMO refurbishment in Rhondda
- Fire doors in Rhondda
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Rhondda
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Rhondda
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Rhondda
- Communal kitchen refits in Rhondda