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 Hawick 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
- Scottish Borders, Scotland
- Postcodes
- TD9
- Location
- 40 miles south-east of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hawick involve?
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
Which rules apply in Hawick?
Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hawick must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Hawick?
| 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 Hawick 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 Hawick landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
- Rooms empty between tenancies
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hawick
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 Hawick do you work in?
All of them, including TD9, and the surrounding parts of Scottish Borders.
Does a shared house in Hawick 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 Hawick?
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 Hawick
- Mayfield · 33 mi
- Penicuik · 33 mi
- Bonnyrigg · 34 mi
- Dalkeith · 34 mi
- Carlisle · 37 mi
- Musselburgh · 37 mi
- All of Scottish Borders
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