Aids and adaptations · South East
Aids and adaptations in East Hampshire
Social landlords in East Hampshire can use us to deliver level-access showers, ramps and other adaptations quickly and carefully.
Social landlords in East Hampshire can appoint us for aids and adaptations, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in East Hampshire belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
East Hampshire at a glance
- Council
- East Hampshire District Council
- Region
- South East
- County
- Hampshire
- Council homes
- Transferred to housing associations
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 123,838 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.10 (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 East Hampshire?
Most social homes in East Hampshire are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. East Hampshire District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
What do we cover in East Hampshire?
- 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?
Our prices are itemised in the format your funding route requires, which saves time when claims are made.
Which rules apply in East Hampshire?
In England, Disabled Facilities Grants of up to £30,000 can fund major adaptations, and minor adaptations costing £1,000 or less must be provided free under adult social care rules. Many housing associations fund adaptations for their own tenants.
Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about aids and adaptations
What do aids and adaptations cost in East Hampshire?
Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in East Hampshire is £5,200–£7,150 per home. That is the UK range of £4,750–£6,500 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.10 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.05–1.15); 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 East Hampshire
Does East Hampshire District Council still own council homes?
Most social homes in East Hampshire are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. East Hampshire District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
Do you also work near East Hampshire?
Yes. We take on aids and adaptations across the South East, including Winchester, Chichester, Hart and Waverley, and in every other UK nation.
Which housing standard applies in East Hampshire?
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.
Other works we carry out in East Hampshire
- Estate and external works
- Whole-house retrofit
- External wall insulation
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Void property works
- Communal area refurbishment
- Damp and mould remediation
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Housing disrepair works
- Window and door replacement
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment