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 Meikle Earnock, a town of around 55,000 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
- ML3
- Location
- 12 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Meikle Earnock involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Slip-resistant flooring
Which rules apply in Meikle Earnock?
Here is what usually applies to a Meikle Earnock 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 Meikle Earnock?
| 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 Meikle Earnock follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Meikle Earnock, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Meikle Earnock landlords need it?
Landlords in Meikle Earnock 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 Meikle Earnock
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.
Which postcodes in Meikle Earnock do you work in?
All of them, including ML3, and the surrounding parts of South Lanarkshire.
Does a shared house in Meikle Earnock 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 Meikle Earnock?
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 Meikle Earnock
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