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 Newton Mearns, a town of about 28,000 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
- G76 and G77
- Location
- 7 miles south-west of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newton Mearns involve?
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Wall panels or tiling
Which rules apply in Newton Mearns?
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 Newton Mearns 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 Newton Mearns?
| 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 Newton Mearns follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Newton Mearns, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Newton Mearns landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newton Mearns
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 Newton Mearns do you work in?
All of them, including G76 and G77, and the surrounding parts of East Renfrewshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Newton Mearns?
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 Newton Mearns?
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 Newton Mearns
- Giffnock · 3 mi
- Barrhead · 3 mi
- Paisley · 6 mi
- Rutherglen · 6 mi
- East Kilbride · 6 mi
- Glasgow · 7 mi
- All of East Renfrewshire
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Newton Mearns
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