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 Rutherglen, a town of about 31,000 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
- G40, G42, G45 and G73
- Location
- 3 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Rutherglen involve?
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Wall panels or tiling
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
Which rules apply in Rutherglen?
Here is what usually applies to a Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen?
| 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 Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Rutherglen:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Rutherglen
What stops mould in shared bathrooms?
Good extraction that keeps running after use, some background heat and finishes that do not trap moisture. We fit all three.
Which postcodes in Rutherglen do you work in?
All of them, including G40, G42, G45 and G73, and the surrounding parts of South Lanarkshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Rutherglen?
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 Rutherglen?
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 Rutherglen
- Cambuslang · 2 mi
- Glasgow · 3 mi
- Giffnock · 4 mi
- East Kilbride · 5 mi
- Blantyre · 5 mi
- Bishopbriggs · 5 mi
- All of South Lanarkshire
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Rutherglen
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