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 Broxburn 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
- West Lothian, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH52
- Location
- 11 miles west of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Broxburn involve?
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
Which rules apply in Broxburn?
Here is what usually applies to a Broxburn job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Broxburn?
| 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 Broxburn follows a site visit.
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 Broxburn 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 Broxburn
Can you book the summer turnaround in advance?
Yes, and it is worth doing: June to September is the busiest period for student houses. We can agree a programme and price in spring.
Which postcodes in Broxburn do you work in?
All of them, including EH52, and the surrounding parts of West Lothian.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Broxburn?
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 Broxburn?
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 Broxburn
- Livingston · 3 mi
- Linlithgow · 6 mi
- Bathgate · 7 mi
- Rosyth · 7 mi
- Bo’ness · 8 mi
- Dunfermline · 10 mi
- All of West Lothian
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