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. For a house in Broxburn we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- West Lothian, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH52
- Location
- 11 miles west of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Broxburn involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
Which rules apply in Broxburn?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Broxburn 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 Broxburn?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Broxburn can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Broxburn landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Broxburn
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 Broxburn?
We cover the whole of West Lothian and work UK-wide. For Broxburn the nearest towns on our list are Livingston (3 miles), Linlithgow (6 miles), Bathgate (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Broxburn 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 Broxburn?
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 Broxburn
- Livingston · 3 mi
- Linlithgow · 6 mi
- Bathgate · 7 mi
- Rosyth · 7 mi
- Bo’ness · 8 mi
- Dunfermline · 10 mi
- All of West Lothian
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