Aids and adaptations in Bradford

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

Bradford at a glance

Council: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Council homes: Mostly transferred to housing associations; small new council stock since 2023
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 542,128 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.92 (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 Bradford?

Most social homes in Bradford are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need. The council has also owned a small number of new council homes through a Housing Revenue Account reopened in April 2023.

What do we cover in Bradford?

Grab rails, stair rails and lever taps
Level-access showers and wet rooms
Stairlifts and through-floor lifts, coordinated with specialist suppliers
Door widening and threshold removal
Kitchen adaptations at accessible heights

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 Bradford?

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 Bradford?

Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in Bradford is £4,350–£6,000 per home. That is the UK range of £4,750–£6,500 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.92 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.90–0.96); 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 Bradford

Does City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Bradford?

Yes. We take on aids and adaptations across Yorkshire and the Humber, including Calderdale, Pendle, Leeds and Kirklees, and in every other UK nation.

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

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