Communal area refurbishment · East of England

Communal area refurbishment in East Hertfordshire

We refurbish communal entrances, stairs and landings in social housing blocks in East Hertfordshire, keeping escape routes safe throughout.

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

East Hertfordshire at a glance

Council: East Hertfordshire District Council
Region: East of England
County: Hertfordshire
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 151,786 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.04 (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 East Hertfordshire?

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

What do we cover in East Hertfordshire?

Non-slip flooring and stair nosings
LED lighting, including emergency lighting coordination
Decoration with appropriate surface spread of flame classifications
Door entry systems and secure entrance doors
Post boxes, notice boards and wayfinding signage

Communal area refurbishment in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Costs are itemised per block to support leaseholder consultation where works are recharged.

Which rules apply in East Hertfordshire?

Where costs are recharged to leaseholders, landlords in England and Wales may need to consult under section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 before qualifying works start. We provide itemised costs per block to support that.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about communal area refurbishment

What does communal area refurbishment cost in East Hertfordshire?

We price communal area refurbishment in East Hertfordshire 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.

Questions about communal area refurbishment in East Hertfordshire

Does East Hertfordshire District Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in East Hertfordshire?

Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.

Can you take on communal area refurbishment in East Hertfordshire as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in East Hertfordshire can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for communal area refurbishment, working under their systems and their client's specification.