HMORefurbishment

Midlothian, Scotland

Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Mayfield

Shared bathroom and shower room refits for shared houses in Mayfield: survey, itemised quote, works and a licence-ready handover, covering EH19, EH22 and EH23.

Refurbished shared bathroom with bath, shower screen and metro tiles

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 Mayfield (EH19, EH22 and EH23) 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
Midlothian, Scotland
Postcodes
EH19, EH22 and EH23
Location
8 miles south-east of Edinburgh
Pricing region
Scotland

What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Mayfield involve?

  • Heated towel rail and lighting
  • Tanking and waterproofing
  • Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
  • Separate WC where the ratio needs it
  • Wall panels or tiling

Which rules apply in Mayfield?

Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Mayfield 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 Mayfield?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Shared bathroom refit£5,500 – £9,000£5,200 – £8,550bathroom
Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom£4,000 – £10,000£3,800 – £9,500ensuite
Mould treatment and making good£250 – £500£240 – £480room

Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Mayfield can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.

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 Mayfield landlords need it?

We usually get the call when:

  • Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
  • Before a licence inspection

Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Mayfield

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 Mayfield?

We cover the whole of Midlothian and work UK-wide. For Mayfield the nearest towns on our list are Dalkeith (2 miles), Bonnyrigg (3 miles), Musselburgh (5 miles).

Does a shared house in Mayfield 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 Mayfield?

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 Mayfield

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Planning HMO works?

Free site visit, then a fixed written quote itemised against your council’s standards.

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