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. In Giffnock, a town of about 12,000 people in East Renfrewshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- East Renfrewshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G43, G46 and G76
- Location
- 4 miles south of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Giffnock involve?
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Slip-resistant flooring
Which rules apply in Giffnock?
Here is what usually applies to a Giffnock job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Giffnock?
| 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 |
Prices in Giffnock are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Giffnock, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Giffnock landlords need it?
Landlords in Giffnock 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 Giffnock
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.
Which postcodes in Giffnock do you work in?
All of them, including G43, G46 and G76, and the surrounding parts of East Renfrewshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Giffnock?
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 shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Giffnock?
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 Giffnock
- Newton Mearns · 3 mi
- Rutherglen · 4 mi
- Barrhead · 4 mi
- Glasgow · 4 mi
- Cambuslang · 5 mi
- East Kilbride · 5 mi
- All of East Renfrewshire
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