Aids and adaptations in Hillingdon

Social landlords in Hillingdon can appoint us for aids and adaptations, from a single home to a programme. The London Borough of Hillingdon still owns about 10,188 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Hillingdon at a glance

Council: London Borough of Hillingdon
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 10,188 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 309,014 (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 Hillingdon?

The London Borough of Hillingdon still owns council homes in Hillingdon and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 10,188 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 Hillingdon?

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 Hillingdon?

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.

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What do aids and adaptations cost in Hillingdon?

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

Does the London Borough of Hillingdon still own council homes?

Do you also work near Hillingdon?

Yes. We take on aids and adaptations across London, including Ealing, Harrow, Hounslow and Slough, and in every other UK nation.

Which housing standard applies in Hillingdon?

Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.