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 Gorseinon, a town of about 21,000 people in Swansea, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Swansea, Wales
- Postcodes
- SA4
- Location
- 5 miles north-west of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gorseinon involve?
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Final clean and photo report
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
Which rules apply in Gorseinon?
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 Gorseinon 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 Gorseinon?
| 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 Gorseinon 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 Gorseinon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Gorseinon landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- End of the student year in summer
- Rooms empty between tenancies
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gorseinon
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 Gorseinon?
We cover the whole of Swansea and work UK-wide. For Gorseinon the nearest towns on our list are Llanelli (5 miles), Swansea (5 miles), Clydach (6 miles).
Does a shared house in Gorseinon 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 Gorseinon?
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 Gorseinon
- Llanelli · 5 mi
- Swansea · 5 mi
- Clydach · 6 mi
- Ammanford · 9 mi
- Briton Ferry · 10 mi
- Neath · 10 mi
- All of Swansea
Other HMO services in Gorseinon
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gorseinon
- Full HMO refurbishment in Gorseinon
- Student HMO refurbishment in Gorseinon
- Fire doors in Gorseinon
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Gorseinon
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gorseinon
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Gorseinon
- Communal kitchen refits in Gorseinon