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. Landlords in Dunfermline (KY11 and KY12) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Fife, Scotland
- Postcodes
- KY11 and KY12
- Location
- 13 miles north-west of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Dunfermline involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Wall panels or tiling
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Tanking and waterproofing
Which rules apply in Dunfermline?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Dunfermline must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Dunfermline?
| 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 Dunfermline follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 5–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Dunfermline landlords need it?
Landlords in Dunfermline most often ask us for this when:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Dunfermline
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
How far do you travel from Dunfermline?
We cover the whole of Fife and work UK-wide. For Dunfermline the nearest towns on our list are Rosyth (3 miles), Cowdenbeath (5 miles), Bo’ness (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline?
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 Dunfermline
- Rosyth · 3 mi
- Cowdenbeath · 5 mi
- Bo’ness · 7 mi
- Linlithgow · 9 mi
- Broxburn · 10 mi
- Grangemouth · 11 mi
- All of Fife
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