Aids and adaptations in Ealing

Social landlords in Ealing can appoint us for aids and adaptations, from a single home to a programme. The London Borough of Ealing still owns about 11,643 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Ealing at a glance

Council: London Borough of Ealing
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 11,643 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 340,341 (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 Ealing?

The London Borough of Ealing still owns council homes in Ealing and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 11,643 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 Ealing?

Grab rails, stair rails and lever taps
Ramps, steps and handrails
Level-access showers and wet rooms
Stairlifts and through-floor lifts, coordinated with specialist suppliers
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 Ealing?

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 Ealing?

Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in Ealing 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 Ealing

Does the London Borough of Ealing still own council homes?

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

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Ealing 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 Ealing?

Yes. We take on aids and adaptations across London, including Brent, Hounslow, Hillingdon and Hammersmith and Fulham, and in every other UK nation.