Aids and adaptations in Herefordshire

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

Herefordshire at a glance

Council: Herefordshire Council
Region: West Midlands
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 193,615 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.97 (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 Herefordshire?

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

What do we cover in Herefordshire?

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?

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

Which rules apply in Herefordshire?

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 Herefordshire?

Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in Herefordshire is £4,600–£6,300 per home. That is the UK range of £4,750–£6,500 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.95–1.00); 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 Herefordshire

Does Herefordshire Council still own council homes?

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

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

Do you also work near Herefordshire?

Yes. We take on aids and adaptations across the West Midlands, including the Malvern Hills, the Forest of Dean, Worcester and Wyre Forest, and in every other UK nation.