In short: 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. We carry this out across Torfaen, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- NP
- Main towns
- Cwmbran, Pontypool
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Torfaen involve?
- Final clean and photo report
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
Which rules apply in Torfaen?
- 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.
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 Torfaen?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 3–10 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Void and between-tenancy refurbs by town in Torfaen
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Torfaen
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.
Do you send photos?
Yes. You get a photo report at the end showing each room, so you can let it without visiting.
Do you carry out void and between-tenancy refurbs across Torfaen?
Yes, across the whole of Torfaen, including Cwmbran, Pontypool.
Who licenses HMOs in Torfaen?
Torfaen council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Torfaen
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Torfaen
- Full HMO refurbishment in Torfaen
- Student HMO refurbishment in Torfaen
- Fire doors in Torfaen
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Torfaen
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Torfaen
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Torfaen
- EPC and energy upgrades in Torfaen