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 East Ayrshire, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- KA, DG
- Main towns
- Kilmarnock
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in East Ayrshire involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Wall panels or tiling
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Heated towel rail and lighting
Which rules apply in East Ayrshire?
- 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 East Ayrshire?
| 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 East Ayrshire
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in East Ayrshire
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.
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Do you carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across East Ayrshire?
Yes, across the whole of East Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock.
Who licenses HMOs in East Ayrshire?
East Ayrshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in East Ayrshire
- Ensuite installation in East Ayrshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in East Ayrshire
- Communal kitchen refits in East Ayrshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in East Ayrshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in East Ayrshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in East Ayrshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in East Ayrshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in East Ayrshire