In short: 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. We carry this out across Orkney Islands, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- KW
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Orkney Islands involve?
- Wall panels or tiling
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Heated towel rail and lighting
Which rules apply in Orkney Islands?
- 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.
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 Orkney Islands?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Orkney Islands
Will you work while tenants use the house?
Yes, if another bathroom is available. We plan the work so the house is never left without one.
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.
Do you carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across Orkney Islands?
Yes, across the whole of Orkney Islands.
Who licenses HMOs in Orkney Islands?
Orkney Islands council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Orkney Islands
- Ensuite installation in Orkney Islands
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Orkney Islands
- Communal kitchen refits in Orkney Islands
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Orkney Islands
- Full HMO refurbishment in Orkney Islands
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Orkney Islands
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Orkney Islands
- Sound insulation in Orkney Islands