Aids and adaptations · Wales

Aids and adaptations in Monmouthshire

We deliver aids and adaptations in social homes in Monmouthshire, to occupational therapists' recommendations and with the resident at the centre.

Social landlords in Monmouthshire can appoint us for aids and adaptations, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Monmouthshire belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Welsh Housing Quality Standard 2023 and to your own specification.

Monmouthshire at a glance

Council: Monmouthshire County Council
Nation: Wales
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: WHQS 2023 (Wales)
Damp and mould timescales: No timescale law found
Population: 95,164 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.93 (VOA 2026)

Council housing status from published stock transfer histories (11 transfer and 11 stock-retaining councils), not yet checked against StatsWales tables. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Monmouthshire?

Most social homes in Monmouthshire are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Eleven of Wales's 22 councils took this route. Monmouthshire County Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Monmouthshire?

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?

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

Which rules apply in Monmouthshire?

Replacement windows, heating systems and some electrical work are controlled under the Building Regulations in Wales, and are self-certified by a competent person scheme installer or approved by building control.

WHQS 2023 (Wales) · More about aids and adaptations

What do aids and adaptations cost in Monmouthshire?

Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in Monmouthshire is £4,400–£6,050 per home. That is the UK range of £4,750–£6,500 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.93 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.88–0.98); 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 Monmouthshire

Does Monmouthshire County Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Monmouthshire?

Social landlords in Wales work to the Welsh Housing Quality Standard 2023, which has applied since 1 April 2024, with all homes to comply by 31 March 2034.

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

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