Aids and adaptations in Tewkesbury

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

Tewkesbury at a glance

Council: Tewkesbury Borough 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: 96,624 (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 Tewkesbury?

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

What do we cover in Tewkesbury?

Grab rails, stair rails and lever taps
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?

Where possible, we hand over with the occupational therapist present, so any adjustment can be agreed on the spot.

Which rules apply in Tewkesbury?

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 Tewkesbury?

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

Does Tewkesbury Borough Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Tewkesbury?

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

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

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