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 Tonypandy, a town of around 65,000 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
- CF40
- Location
- 15 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Tonypandy involve?
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
Which rules apply in Tonypandy?
Here is what usually applies to a Tonypandy 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 Tonypandy?
| 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 Tonypandy 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Tonypandy, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Tonypandy landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Tonypandy:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- Rooms empty between tenancies
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Tonypandy
How quickly can you turn a room around?
A single room redecoration with flooring is often two to four working days. A whole house at the end of a tenancy is usually one to two weeks, depending on what the walk-round finds.
Which postcodes in Tonypandy do you work in?
All of them, including CF40, and the surrounding parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Does a shared house in Tonypandy 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 Tonypandy?
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 Tonypandy
- Rhondda · 3 mi
- Pontypridd · 5 mi
- Aberdare · 6 mi
- Llantrisant · 7 mi
- Treharris · 7 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 8 mi
- All of Rhondda Cynon Taf
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- Fire doors in Tonypandy
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Tonypandy
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- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Tonypandy