Aids and adaptations in Three Rivers

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

Three Rivers at a glance

Council: Three Rivers District Council
Region: East of England
County: Hertfordshire
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 93,966 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.04 (our estimate)

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 Three Rivers?

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

What do we cover in Three Rivers?

Ramps, steps and handrails
Level-access showers and wet rooms
Door widening and threshold removal
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 Three Rivers?

In England, Disabled Facilities Grants of up to £30,000 can fund major adaptations, and minor adaptations costing £1,000 or less must be provided free under adult social care rules. Many housing associations fund adaptations for their own tenants.

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

What do aids and adaptations cost in Three Rivers?

Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in Three Rivers is £4,950–£6,750 per home. That is the UK range of £4,750–£6,500 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.04 (our own estimate); 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 Three Rivers

Does Three Rivers District Council still own council homes?

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

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers?

Yes. We take on aids and adaptations across the East of England, including Watford, Harrow, Hertsmere and Hillingdon, and in every other UK nation.