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. Renfrew is 5 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
- G14 and PA4
- Location
- 5 miles west of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Renfrew involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Wall panels or tiling
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
Which rules apply in Renfrew?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Renfrew 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 Renfrew?
| 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 Renfrew 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 Renfrew 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 Renfrew
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Do you cover all of Renfrew?
Yes. We work across Renfrew and the G14 and PA4 postcode areas, plus the rest of Renfrewshire. Nearby places we also cover include Clydebank, Erskine, Paisley.
Does a shared house in Renfrew 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 Renfrew?
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 Renfrew
- Clydebank · 2 mi
- Erskine · 3 mi
- Paisley · 3 mi
- Bearsden · 4 mi
- Barrhead · 5 mi
- Glasgow · 5 mi
- All of Renfrewshire
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