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. Landlords in Bathgate (EH48) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- West Lothian, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH48
- Location
- 18 miles west of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bathgate involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
Which rules apply in Bathgate?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Bathgate before we price.
- 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 Bathgate?
| 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 Bathgate 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 Bathgate, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Bathgate landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Bathgate:
- Before a licence inspection
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bathgate
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 Bathgate?
Yes. We work across Bathgate and the EH48 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Lothian. Nearby places we also cover include Armadale, Livingston, Linlithgow.
Does a shared house in Bathgate 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 Bathgate?
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 Bathgate
- Armadale · 3 mi
- Livingston · 5 mi
- Linlithgow · 5 mi
- Broxburn · 7 mi
- Bo’ness · 8 mi
- Grangemouth · 8 mi
- All of West Lothian
Other HMO services in Bathgate
- Ensuite installation in Bathgate
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bathgate
- Communal kitchen refits in Bathgate
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bathgate
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bathgate
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bathgate
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bathgate
- Fire doors in Bathgate