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 Inverclyde, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- PA
- Main towns
- Greenock, Port Glasgow
What does ensuite installation in Inverclyde involve?
- Tiling, flooring and finishing
- Waste, macerator or pumped drainage
- Survey of room size, drainage and water pressure
- Shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail
- Tanking and waterproof wall boards
- Extractor fan with overrun
Which rules apply in Inverclyde?
- 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 Inverclyde?
| 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 Inverclyde
Questions about ensuite installation in Inverclyde
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.
Can an ensuite go anywhere?
It needs a route for waste water. Gravity drainage is best; where that is not possible, a macerator or pump can work. We check at the survey.
Do you carry out ensuite installation across Inverclyde?
Yes, across the whole of Inverclyde, including Greenock, Port Glasgow.
Who licenses HMOs in Inverclyde?
Inverclyde council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Inverclyde
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Inverclyde
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Inverclyde
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Inverclyde
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Inverclyde
- House to HMO conversion in Inverclyde
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Inverclyde
- Fire doors in Inverclyde
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Inverclyde