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 High Blantyre, a town of about 17,000 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
- G72
- Location
- 8 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in High Blantyre involve?
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
Which rules apply in High Blantyre?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in High Blantyre 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 High Blantyre?
| 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 |
Prices in High Blantyre are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 High Blantyre landlords need it?
Landlords in High Blantyre most often ask us for this when:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in High Blantyre
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 High Blantyre?
We cover the whole of South Lanarkshire and work UK-wide. For High Blantyre the nearest towns on our list are Blantyre (1 miles), Hamilton (3 miles), Cambuslang (3 miles).
Does a shared house in High Blantyre 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 High Blantyre?
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 High Blantyre
- Blantyre · 1 mi
- Hamilton · 3 mi
- Cambuslang · 3 mi
- East Kilbride · 3 mi
- Viewpark · 3 mi
- Meikle Earnock · 4 mi
- All of South Lanarkshire
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