In short: A shared bathroom refit replaces worn or failing bathrooms in an HMO with hard-wearing, easy-clean ones: good extraction, waterproofing, thermostatic showers and finishes that stand up to several users a day. Across Aberdeenshire, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- AB, DD
- Main towns
- Peterhead, Nigg, Inverurie, Fraserburgh, Westhill
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Aberdeenshire involve?
- Wall panels or tiling
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Tanking and waterproofing
Which rules apply in Aberdeenshire?
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- 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.
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
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 shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Aberdeenshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | room |
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Shared bathroom and shower room refits by town in Aberdeenshire
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Aberdeenshire
How many bathrooms does my HMO need?
The national test is adequacy; councils usually set a ratio, often one bathroom per five sharers, with an extra WC in some cases. We check your council’s figure.
Will you work while tenants use the house?
Yes, if another bathroom is available. We plan the work so the house is never left without one.
Do you carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across Aberdeenshire?
Yes, across the whole of Aberdeenshire, including Peterhead, Nigg, Inverurie.
Who licenses HMOs in Aberdeenshire?
Aberdeenshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Aberdeenshire
- Ensuite installation in Aberdeenshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Aberdeenshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Aberdeenshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aberdeenshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Aberdeenshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Aberdeenshire
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Aberdeenshire
- House to HMO conversion in Aberdeenshire