HMORefurbishment

Dundee City, Scotland

Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dundee

We carry out void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dundee, 37 miles north of Edinburgh, working to the HMO rules that apply in Scotland and to the council’s written HMO standards.

Empty bedroom being redecorated between tenancies, with dust sheets, ladder and new carpet

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 Dundee we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. With students as well as working sharers renting in Dundee, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.

Area
Dundee City, Scotland
Postcodes
DD1 and DD4
Location
37 miles north of Edinburgh
Council
Dundee City Council
Pricing region
Scotland

What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dundee involve?

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

Which rules apply in Dundee?

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 Dundee 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 Dundee?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate)£600 – £1,800£570 – £1,700room
Mould treatment and making good£250 – £500£240 – £480room
FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted£300 – £600£280 – £570door

These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Dundee follows a site visit.

How long does it take?

Typical time on site: 3–10 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.

For student houses in Dundee, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.

When do Dundee landlords need it?

Typical reasons for this work in Dundee:

  • End of the student year in summer
  • Rooms empty between tenancies

Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dundee

Do you send photos?

Yes. You get a photo report at the end showing each room, so you can let it without visiting.

Which postcodes in Dundee do you work in?

All of them, including DD1 and DD4, and the surrounding parts of Dundee City.

Which council covers HMOs in Dundee?

Dundee is covered by Dundee 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 Dundee?

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.

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