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 Motherwell 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
- North Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- ML1 and ML4
- Location
- 12 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Motherwell involve?
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Final clean and photo report
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
Which rules apply in Motherwell?
Here is what usually applies to a Motherwell 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 Motherwell?
| 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 Motherwell 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 Motherwell landlords need it?
Landlords in Motherwell most often ask us for this when:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- End of the student year in summer
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Motherwell
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 Motherwell?
Yes. We work across Motherwell and the ML1 and ML4 postcode areas, plus the rest of North Lanarkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Mossend, Bellshill, Hamilton.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Motherwell?
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 Motherwell?
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 Motherwell
- Mossend · 2 mi
- Bellshill · 2 mi
- Hamilton · 2 mi
- Meikle Earnock · 3 mi
- Wishaw · 3 mi
- Viewpark · 4 mi
- All of North Lanarkshire
Other HMO services in Motherwell
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- Full HMO refurbishment in Motherwell
- Student HMO refurbishment in Motherwell
- Fire doors in Motherwell
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Motherwell
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Motherwell
- House to HMO conversion in Motherwell
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Motherwell