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. Johnstone is 10 miles 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
- Renfrewshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- PA5 and PA10
- Location
- 10 miles west of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Johnstone involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Slip-resistant flooring
Which rules apply in Johnstone?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Johnstone 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 Johnstone?
| 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 Johnstone 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 Johnstone landlords need it?
Landlords in Johnstone most often ask us for this when:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Johnstone
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 Johnstone?
We cover the whole of Renfrewshire and work UK-wide. For Johnstone the nearest towns on our list are Paisley (3 miles), Barrhead (5 miles), Erskine (6 miles).
Does a shared house in Johnstone 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 Johnstone?
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 Johnstone
- Paisley · 3 mi
- Barrhead · 5 mi
- Erskine · 6 mi
- Renfrew · 6 mi
- Clydebank · 7 mi
- Newton Mearns · 8 mi
- All of Renfrewshire
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Johnstone
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Johnstone
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- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Johnstone
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Johnstone
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Johnstone