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. Across Aberdeenshire, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- AB, DD
- Main towns
- Peterhead, Nigg, Inverurie, Fraserburgh, Westhill
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aberdeenshire involve?
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Final clean and photo report
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
Which rules apply in Aberdeenshire?
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- 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.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Aberdeenshire?
| 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 |
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 Aberdeenshire
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aberdeenshire
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 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.
Do you carry out void and between-tenancy refurbs across Aberdeenshire?
Yes, across the whole of Aberdeenshire, including Peterhead, Nigg, Inverurie.
Who licenses HMOs in Aberdeenshire?
Aberdeenshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Aberdeenshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Aberdeenshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Aberdeenshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Aberdeenshire
- Fire doors in Aberdeenshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Aberdeenshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Aberdeenshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Aberdeenshire
- House to HMO conversion in Aberdeenshire