Aids and adaptations · East Midlands

Aids and adaptations in Harborough

We deliver aids and adaptations in social homes in Harborough, to occupational therapists' recommendations and with the resident at the centre.

Social landlords in Harborough can appoint us for aids and adaptations, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Harborough belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Harborough at a glance

Council: Harborough District Council
Region: East Midlands
County: Leicestershire
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 95,537 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (VOA 2026)

Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Harborough?

Most social homes in Harborough are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Harborough District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Harborough?

Grab rails, stair rails and lever taps
Ramps, steps and handrails
Level-access showers and wet rooms
Kitchen adaptations at accessible heights
Ground-floor bedroom and shower room extensions

How do we deliver it?

Where possible, we hand over with the occupational therapist present, so any adjustment can be agreed on the spot.

Which rules apply in Harborough?

Replacement windows, heating systems and some electrical work are controlled under the Building Regulations. In higher-risk buildings (18 metres or 7 storeys and above, with two or more homes), building work needs Building Safety Regulator approval before it starts unless it is exempt.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about aids and adaptations

What do aids and adaptations cost in Harborough?

Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in Harborough is £4,850–£6,650 per home. That is the UK range of £4,750–£6,500 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.01–1.07); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.

Questions about aids and adaptations in Harborough

Does Harborough District Council still own council homes?

Can you take on aids and adaptations in Harborough as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Harborough can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for aids and adaptations, working under their systems and their client's specification.

Do you also work near Harborough?

Yes. We take on aids and adaptations across the East Midlands, including Oadby and Wigston, Leicester, Blaby and Charnwood, and in every other UK nation.