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 Aberdeen we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. Aberdeen has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Aberdeen City, Scotland
- Postcodes
- AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24
- Council
- Aberdeen City Council
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aberdeen involve?
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Final clean and photo report
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
Which rules apply in Aberdeen?
Here is what usually applies to a Aberdeen job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- Awaab’s Law applies to most private tenancies from 6 October 2026: damp and mould reports must be investigated within 10 working days, and repairs to substantial damp or mould must start within 5 working days.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Aberdeen?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £570 – £1,700 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Aberdeen can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Aberdeen, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Aberdeen, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Aberdeen landlords need it?
Landlords in Aberdeen most often ask us for this when:
- End of the student year in summer
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aberdeen
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 Aberdeen do you work in?
All of them, including AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24, and the surrounding parts of Aberdeen City.
Which council covers HMOs in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen is covered by Aberdeen City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Aberdeen?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Aberdeen
- Nigg · 2 mi
- Westhill · 7 mi
- Inverurie · 14 mi
- Peterhead · 28 mi
- Fraserburgh · 38 mi
- Arbroath · 44 mi
- All of Aberdeen City