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. In East Kilbride, a town of around 75,000 people in South Lanarkshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- South Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G74 and G75
- Location
- 8 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in East Kilbride involve?
- Wall panels or tiling
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
Which rules apply in East Kilbride?
Here is what usually applies to a East Kilbride job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 East Kilbride?
| 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 East Kilbride follows a site visit.
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 East Kilbride landlords need it?
Landlords in East Kilbride most often ask us for this when:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in East Kilbride
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 East Kilbride?
We cover the whole of South Lanarkshire and work UK-wide. For East Kilbride the nearest towns on our list are Cambuslang (3 miles), High Blantyre (3 miles), Blantyre (4 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in East Kilbride?
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 East Kilbride?
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 East Kilbride
- Cambuslang · 3 mi
- High Blantyre · 3 mi
- Blantyre · 4 mi
- Rutherglen · 5 mi
- Giffnock · 5 mi
- Hamilton · 6 mi
- All of South Lanarkshire
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