Aids and adaptations in Glasgow

Aids and adaptations in Glasgow are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Most social homes in Glasgow belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.

Glasgow at a glance

Council: Glasgow City Council
Nation: Scotland
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: SHQS (Scotland)
Damp and mould timescales: Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
Population: 635,640 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.97 (our estimate)

Council housing status from published stock transfer histories (6 transfer and 26 stock-holding councils), not yet checked against Scottish Government tables. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Glasgow?

Most social homes in Glasgow are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. It is one of six Scottish councils that transferred their housing. Glasgow City Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Glasgow?

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 Glasgow?

Scotland has no Disabled Facilities Grant. The Scottish Government funds adaptations for housing association tenants (£20.9m in 2025/26), and councils fund adaptations for their own tenants.

SHQS (Scotland) · More about aids and adaptations

What do aids and adaptations cost in Glasgow?

Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in Glasgow is £4,600–£6,300 per home. That is the UK range of £4,750–£6,500 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (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 Glasgow

Does Glasgow City Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Glasgow?

Yes. We take on aids and adaptations across Scotland, including East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire and North Lanarkshire, and in every other UK nation.

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

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