Aids and adaptations · Scotland
Aids and adaptations in West Dunbartonshire
Social landlords in West Dunbartonshire can use us to deliver level-access showers, ramps and other adaptations quickly and carefully.
Aids and adaptations in West Dunbartonshire are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. West Dunbartonshire Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
West Dunbartonshire at a glance
- Council
- West Dunbartonshire 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
- 88,340 (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 West Dunbartonshire?
West Dunbartonshire Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in West Dunbartonshire, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in West Dunbartonshire?
- Grab rails, stair rails and lever taps
- Ramps, steps and handrails
- Door widening and threshold removal
- Kitchen adaptations at accessible heights
- 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 West Dunbartonshire?
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 West Dunbartonshire?
Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in West Dunbartonshire 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 West Dunbartonshire
Does West Dunbartonshire Council still own council homes?
West Dunbartonshire Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in West Dunbartonshire, and we can work for both.
Which housing standard applies in West Dunbartonshire?
Social landlords in Scotland must meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, with energy efficiency rules (EESSH2) under review ahead of a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard.
Do you also work near West Dunbartonshire?
Yes. We take on aids and adaptations across Scotland, including Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, East Dunbartonshire and Glasgow, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in West Dunbartonshire
- Void property works
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Whole-house retrofit
- Damp and mould remediation
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Communal area refurbishment
- External wall insulation
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Estate and external works
- Responsive repairs
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Roofing and rainwater goods