In short: An HMO ensuite is a small private shower room, with a WC and basin, built into or next to a letting room. In Midlothian we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- EH
- Main towns
- Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Mayfield, Dalkeith
What does ensuite installation in Midlothian involve?
- Stud partition or pod installation
- Tanking and waterproof wall boards
- Tiling, flooring and finishing
- Waste, macerator or pumped drainage
- Shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail
- Extractor fan with overrun
Which rules apply in Midlothian?
- 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 Midlothian?
| 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 Midlothian
Questions about ensuite installation in Midlothian
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.
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 you carry out ensuite installation across Midlothian?
Yes, across the whole of Midlothian, including Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Mayfield.
Who licenses HMOs in Midlothian?
Midlothian council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Midlothian
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Midlothian
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Midlothian
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Midlothian
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Midlothian
- House to HMO conversion in Midlothian
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Midlothian
- Full HMO refurbishment in Midlothian
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Midlothian