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. We carry this out across South Lanarkshire, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- ML, G, EH
- Main towns
- East Kilbride, Meikle Earnock, Hamilton, Rutherglen, Cambuslang
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in South Lanarkshire involve?
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Final clean and photo report
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
Which rules apply in South Lanarkshire?
- 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 South Lanarkshire?
| 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 South Lanarkshire
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in South Lanarkshire
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.
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 carry out void and between-tenancy refurbs across South Lanarkshire?
Yes, across the whole of South Lanarkshire, including East Kilbride, Meikle Earnock, Hamilton.
Who licenses HMOs in South Lanarkshire?
South Lanarkshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
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