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. Arbroath is 16 miles north-east of Dundee. We price shared bathroom and shower room refits there against Scotland’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Angus, Scotland
- Postcodes
- DD11
- Location
- 16 miles north-east of Dundee
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Arbroath involve?
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Heated towel rail and lighting
Which rules apply in Arbroath?
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 Arbroath before we price.
- 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.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Arbroath?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Arbroath follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Arbroath landlords need it?
Landlords in Arbroath most often ask us for this when:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Arbroath
What stops mould in shared bathrooms?
Good extraction that keeps running after use, some background heat and finishes that do not trap moisture. We fit all three.
Which postcodes in Arbroath do you work in?
All of them, including DD11, and the surrounding parts of Angus.
Does a shared house in Arbroath 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 shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Arbroath?
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.
Shared bathroom and shower room refits near Arbroath
- Forfar · 13 mi
- Dundee · 16 mi
- Saint Andrews · 17 mi
- Glenrothes · 34 mi
- Perth · 34 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 38 mi
- All of Angus
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