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 Mayfield we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Midlothian, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH19, EH22 and EH23
- Location
- 8 miles south-east of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Mayfield involve?
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Final clean and photo report
Which rules apply in Mayfield?
Here is what usually applies to a Mayfield job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Mayfield?
| 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 |
Prices in Mayfield are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Mayfield, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Mayfield landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- End of the student year in summer
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Mayfield
Do you check the fire doors and alarm?
Yes. We check closers, seals and alarm heads as part of every void visit and tell you about anything that needs fixing.
Which postcodes in Mayfield do you work in?
All of them, including EH19, EH22 and EH23, and the surrounding parts of Midlothian.
Does a shared house in Mayfield 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 Mayfield?
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 Mayfield
- Dalkeith · 2 mi
- Bonnyrigg · 3 mi
- Musselburgh · 5 mi
- Penicuik · 8 mi
- Edinburgh · 8 mi
- Broxburn · 17 mi
- All of Midlothian
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