Aids and adaptations in Cotswold

Social landlords in Cotswold can appoint us for aids and adaptations, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Cotswold belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Cotswold at a glance

Council: Cotswold District Council
Region: South West
County: Gloucestershire
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 90,264 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (our estimate)

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 Cotswold?

Most social homes in Cotswold are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Cotswold District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Cotswold?

Ramps, steps and handrails
Stairlifts and through-floor lifts, coordinated with specialist suppliers
Door widening and threshold removal
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 Cotswold?

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 Cotswold?

Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in Cotswold is £4,850–£6,650 per home. That is the UK range of £4,750–£6,500 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (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 Cotswold

Does Cotswold District Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Cotswold?

Yes. We take on aids and adaptations across the South West, including Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Gloucester and West Oxfordshire, and in every other UK nation.

Which housing standard applies in Cotswold?

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.