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 Inverclyde, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- PA
- Main towns
- Greenock, Port Glasgow
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Inverclyde involve?
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
Which rules apply in Inverclyde?
- 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.
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 Inverclyde?
| 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 Inverclyde
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Inverclyde
Do you send photos?
Yes. You get a photo report at the end showing each room, so you can let it without visiting.
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.
Do you carry out void and between-tenancy refurbs across Inverclyde?
Yes, across the whole of Inverclyde, including Greenock, Port Glasgow.
Who licenses HMOs in Inverclyde?
Inverclyde council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Inverclyde
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Inverclyde
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