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. Armadale is 19 miles south-east of Stirling. 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
- West Lothian, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH47 and EH48
- Location
- 19 miles south-east of Stirling
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Armadale involve?
- Wall panels or tiling
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Tanking and waterproofing
Which rules apply in Armadale?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Armadale 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 Armadale?
| 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 Armadale 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 Armadale landlords need it?
Landlords in Armadale most often ask us for this when:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Armadale
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.
Do you cover all of Armadale?
Yes. We work across Armadale and the EH47 and EH48 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Lothian. Nearby places we also cover include Bathgate, Livingston, Linlithgow.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Armadale?
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 Armadale?
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 Armadale
- Bathgate · 3 mi
- Livingston · 7 mi
- Linlithgow · 7 mi
- Falkirk · 9 mi
- Grangemouth · 9 mi
- Broxburn · 10 mi
- All of West Lothian
Other HMO services in Armadale
- Ensuite installation in Armadale
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Armadale
- Communal kitchen refits in Armadale
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Armadale
- Full HMO refurbishment in Armadale
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Armadale
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Armadale
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Armadale