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. Irvine is 23 miles south-west of Glasgow. We price shared bathroom and shower room refits there against Scotland’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- North Ayrshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- KA11 and KA12
- Location
- 23 miles south-west of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Irvine involve?
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
Which rules apply in Irvine?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Irvine 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 Irvine?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Irvine can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Irvine, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Irvine landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Before a licence inspection
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Irvine
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.
How far do you travel from Irvine?
We cover the whole of North Ayrshire and work UK-wide. For Irvine the nearest towns on our list are Kilwinning (3 miles), Saltcoats (5 miles), Troon (5 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Irvine?
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 Irvine?
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 Irvine
- Kilwinning · 3 mi
- Saltcoats · 5 mi
- Troon · 5 mi
- Kilmarnock · 6 mi
- Prestwick · 10 mi
- Ayr · 11 mi
- All of North Ayrshire
Other HMO services in Irvine
- Ensuite installation in Irvine
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Irvine
- Communal kitchen refits in Irvine
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Irvine
- Full HMO refurbishment in Irvine
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Irvine
- Extensions for extra rooms in Irvine
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Irvine