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Aids and adaptations in Brent
Social landlords in Brent can use us to deliver level-access showers, ramps and other adaptations quickly and carefully.
Aids and adaptations in Brent are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. The London Borough of Brent still owns about 8,231 council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Brent at a glance
- Council
- London Borough of Brent
- Region
- London
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Approx. council homes
- 8,231 (2020)
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 327,753 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.22 (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 Brent?
The London Borough of Brent still owns council homes in Brent and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 8,231 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Brent?
- Grab rails, stair rails and lever taps
- Ramps, steps and handrails
- Stairlifts and through-floor lifts, coordinated with specialist suppliers
- Door widening and threshold removal
- 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 Brent?
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 Brent?
Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in Brent is £5,800–£7,950 per home. That is the UK range of £4,750–£6,500 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.22 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: inner London 1.17–1.32, outer London 1.08–1.26); 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 Brent
Does the London Borough of Brent still own council homes?
The London Borough of Brent still owns council homes in Brent and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 8,231 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Can you take on aids and adaptations in Brent as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Brent 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 Brent?
Yes. We take on aids and adaptations across London, including Ealing, Harrow, Barnet and Camden, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Brent
- External wall insulation
- Communal area refurbishment
- Window and door replacement
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Void property works
- Responsive repairs
- Damp and mould remediation