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. Landlords in Musselburgh (EH21) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- East Lothian, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH21
- Location
- 6 miles east of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Musselburgh involve?
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
Which rules apply in Musselburgh?
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 Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Musselburgh follows a site visit.
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 Musselburgh landlords need it?
Landlords in Musselburgh most often ask us for this when:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Musselburgh
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 Musselburgh do you work in?
All of them, including EH21, and the surrounding parts of East Lothian.
Does a shared house in Musselburgh need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Musselburgh?
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 Musselburgh
- Dalkeith · 3 mi
- Mayfield · 5 mi
- Bonnyrigg · 5 mi
- Edinburgh · 6 mi
- Penicuik · 10 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 13 mi
- All of East Lothian
Other HMO services in Musselburgh
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Musselburgh
- Full HMO refurbishment in Musselburgh
- Student HMO refurbishment in Musselburgh
- Fire doors in Musselburgh
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Musselburgh
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Musselburgh
- Sound insulation in Musselburgh
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Musselburgh