Communal area refurbishment in East of England

We take on communal area refurbishment for social landlords across the East of England: housing associations, councils, ALMOs and supported housing providers in all 45 council areas, to the rules that apply in England.

Where in the East of England do we carry out communal area refurbishment?

We cover every council area in the East of England. Choose one to see who owns the social homes there and the local guide price.

Communal area refurbishment in a social home

What is included?

Non-slip flooring and stair nosings
LED lighting, including emergency lighting coordination
Decoration with appropriate surface spread of flame classifications
Post boxes, notice boards and wayfinding signage
Fire doors, compartmentation and signage within the area

Which rules apply in the East of England?

Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres high, communal fire doors must be checked every three months and flat entrance doors every year on a best-endeavours basis. The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that flat entrance doors fall under the Fire Safety Order.

What does it cost in the East of England?

We price communal area refurbishment in the East of England after a survey rather than from a guide range, because the scope of floors, lighting, door entry and fire safety items varies from block to block. Send us the details and we will arrange a visit.

How do we deliver it?

We report any fire safety defects we find in the area, such as missing signage, damaged doors or breaches in compartmentation, even where they are outside our scope.

Common questions

Which council areas in the East of England do you cover for communal area refurbishment?

All 45: Babergh, Basildon, Bedford, Braintree, Breckland, Brentwood, Broadland, Broxbourne, Cambridge, Castle Point, Central Bedfordshire, Chelmsford, Colchester, Dacorum, East Cambridgeshire, East Hertfordshire, East Suffolk, Epping Forest, Fenland, Great Yarmouth, Harlow, Hertsmere, Huntingdonshire, Ipswich, Kings Lynn and West Norfolk, Luton, Maldon, Mid Suffolk, North Hertfordshire, North Norfolk, Norwich, Peterborough, Rochford, South Cambridgeshire, South Norfolk, Southend-on-Sea, St Albans, Stevenage, Tendring, Three Rivers, Thurrock, Uttlesford, Watford, Welwyn Hatfield, West Suffolk.

How do you keep escape routes safe during works?

We plan and phase works to keep escape routes clear, and our method statements prohibit wedging fire doors open or storing materials in communal areas.

Do you install door entry systems?

Yes, as part of a communal refurbishment or as a separate package.

Communal area refurbishment in the East of England