Communal area refurbishment · East of England

Communal area refurbishment in St Albans

Communal areas in St Albans are the first thing residents and visitors see, and an escape route in a fire. We refurbish them with both in mind.

Social landlords in St Albans can appoint us for communal area refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. St Albans City and District Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

St Albans at a glance

Council: St Albans City and District Council
Region: East of England
County: Hertfordshire
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 149,317 (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 St Albans?

St Albans City and District Council still owns council homes in St Albans and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in St Albans?

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

Communal area refurbishment in a social home

How do we deliver it?

We plan and phase works so residents can get in and out safely, and our method statements prohibit wedging fire doors open or leaving them off their closers.

Which rules apply in St Albans?

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.

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

What does communal area refurbishment cost in St Albans?

We price communal area refurbishment in St Albans 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 St Albans

Does St Albans City and District Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near St Albans?

Yes. We take on communal area refurbishment across the East of England, including Welwyn Hatfield, Hertsmere, Watford and Dacorum, and in every other UK nation.

Can you take on communal area refurbishment in St Albans as a subcontractor?

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