Aids and adaptations in Northumberland

Social landlords in Northumberland can appoint us for aids and adaptations, from a single home to a programme. Northumberland County Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Northumberland at a glance

Council: Northumberland County Council
Region: North East
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 323,820 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.90 (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 Northumberland?

Northumberland County Council still owns council homes in Northumberland and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Northumberland?

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?

We plan each adaptation around the resident's routines and needs, and keep them informed about every stage, because an adaptation is only a success if it works for the person living with it.

Which rules apply in Northumberland?

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 Northumberland?

Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in Northumberland is £4,300–£5,850 per home. That is the UK range of £4,750–£6,500 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.90 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.89–0.93); 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 Northumberland

Does Northumberland County Council still own council homes?

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

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

Which housing standard applies in Northumberland?

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.