HMORefurbishment

Wales

Void and between-tenancy refurbs across Vale of Glamorgan

Fast turnarounds between tenancies: repairs, redecoration, flooring and safety checks. Covering all of Vale of Glamorgan, with a free site visit and fixed written quote.

Empty bedroom being redecorated between tenancies, with dust sheets, ladder and new carpet
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 Vale of Glamorgan, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
Nation
Wales
Pricing region
Wales
Postcode areas
CF
Main towns
Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major

What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Vale of Glamorgan involve?

  • Small electrical and plumbing repairs
  • Final clean and photo report
  • Fire door, closer and alarm checks
  • Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
  • Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
  • Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement

Which rules apply in Vale of Glamorgan?

  • 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.

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 Vale of Glamorgan?

Regional adjustment for Wales. Planning budgets: see our prices page.
ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate)£600 – £1,800£560 – £1,700room
Mould treatment and making good£250 – £500£240 – £470room
FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted£300 – £600£280 – £560door

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 Vale of Glamorgan

Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Vale of Glamorgan

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.

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.

Do you carry out void and between-tenancy refurbs across Vale of Glamorgan?

Yes, across the whole of Vale of Glamorgan, including Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major.

Who licenses HMOs in Vale of Glamorgan?

Vale of Glamorgan council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.

Other HMO services in Vale of Glamorgan

Planning HMO works?

Free site visit, then a fixed written quote itemised against your council’s standards.

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