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 Rutherglen 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
- South Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G40, G42, G45 and G73
- Location
- 3 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Rutherglen involve?
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Redecoration in hard-wearing finishes
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
Which rules apply in Rutherglen?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Rutherglen before we price.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- 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.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Rutherglen?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Rutherglen follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 3–10 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen
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.
How far do you travel from Rutherglen?
We cover the whole of South Lanarkshire and work UK-wide. For Rutherglen the nearest towns on our list are Cambuslang (2 miles), Glasgow (3 miles), Giffnock (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen?
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 Rutherglen
- Cambuslang · 2 mi
- Glasgow · 3 mi
- Giffnock · 4 mi
- East Kilbride · 5 mi
- Blantyre · 5 mi
- Bishopbriggs · 5 mi
- All of South Lanarkshire
Other HMO services in Rutherglen
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Rutherglen
- Full HMO refurbishment in Rutherglen
- Student HMO refurbishment in Rutherglen
- Fire doors in Rutherglen
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Rutherglen
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Rutherglen
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Rutherglen
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Rutherglen