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 Arbroath, a town of about 24,000 people in Angus, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Angus, Scotland
- Postcodes
- DD11
- Location
- 16 miles north-east of Dundee
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Arbroath involve?
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Final clean and photo report
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
Which rules apply in Arbroath?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Arbroath before we price.
- 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 Arbroath?
| 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 Arbroath can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 3–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Arbroath landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Arbroath
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 cover all of Arbroath?
Yes. We work across Arbroath and the DD11 postcode areas, plus the rest of Angus. Nearby places we also cover include Forfar, Dundee, Saint Andrews.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Arbroath?
With the local council for the address. 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 Arbroath?
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 Arbroath
- Forfar · 13 mi
- Dundee · 16 mi
- Saint Andrews · 17 mi
- Glenrothes · 34 mi
- Perth · 34 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 38 mi
- All of Angus