In short: An HMO ensuite is a small private shower room, with a WC and basin, built into or next to a letting room. We carry this out across East Lothian, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- EH, TD
- Main towns
- Musselburgh
What does ensuite installation in East Lothian involve?
- Lighting and electrics to bathroom zones
- Shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail
- Survey of room size, drainage and water pressure
- Tanking and waterproof wall boards
- Extractor fan with overrun
- Stud partition or pod installation
Which rules apply in East Lothian?
- Room sizes are set by each council; East Lothian, for example, uses 6.5 m² for a single room with a shared lounge and kitchen, and 10 m² without.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- A building warrant may be needed for a change of use or for installing a fire alarm system; check with the council’s building standards service.
- 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.
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 does ensuite installation cost in East Lothian?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days per ensuite. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Ensuite installation by town in East Lothian
Questions about ensuite installation in East Lothian
How noisy are macerators?
Modern units are quieter than older ones but still audible. We use them only where gravity drainage is not possible and fit them to reduce noise.
Do ensuites need building control?
New drainage and extraction usually fall under the building regulations, so a building notice or competent-person self-certification is normally needed.
Do you carry out ensuite installation across East Lothian?
Yes, across the whole of East Lothian, including Musselburgh.
Who licenses HMOs in East Lothian?
East Lothian council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in East Lothian
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in East Lothian
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in East Lothian
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in East Lothian
- Rewires and EICR remedials in East Lothian
- House to HMO conversion in East Lothian
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in East Lothian
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in East Lothian
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in East Lothian