Aids and adaptations in Thanet

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

Thanet at a glance

Council: Thanet District Council
Region: South East
County: Kent
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: 141,458 (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 Thanet?

Thanet District Council still owns council homes in Thanet 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 Thanet?

Grab rails, stair rails and lever taps
Ramps, steps and handrails
Level-access showers and wet rooms
Door widening and threshold removal
Kitchen adaptations at accessible heights

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 Thanet?

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.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about aids and adaptations

What do aids and adaptations cost in Thanet?

Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in Thanet 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 Thanet

Does Thanet District Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Thanet?

Yes. We take on aids and adaptations across the South East, including Dover, Canterbury, Swale and Folkestone and Hythe, and in every other UK nation.

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

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