Aids and adaptations · Scotland

Aids and adaptations in Perth and Kinross

We deliver aids and adaptations in social homes in Perth and Kinross, to occupational therapists' recommendations and with the resident at the centre.

Social landlords in Perth and Kinross can appoint us for aids and adaptations, from a single home to a programme. Perth and Kinross Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Scottish Housing Quality Standard and to your own specification.

Perth and Kinross at a glance

Council: Perth and Kinross Council
Nation: Scotland
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: SHQS (Scotland)
Damp and mould timescales: Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
Population: 151,910 (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 Perth and Kinross?

Perth and Kinross Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Perth and Kinross, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Perth and Kinross?

Grab rails, stair rails and lever taps
Ramps, steps and handrails
Stairlifts and through-floor lifts, coordinated with specialist suppliers
Kitchen adaptations at accessible heights
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 Perth and Kinross?

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.

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What do aids and adaptations cost in Perth and Kinross?

Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross

Does Perth and Kinross Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Perth and Kinross?

Yes. We take on aids and adaptations across Scotland, including Clackmannanshire, Stirling, Dundee and Fife, and in every other UK nation.

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

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