Communal area refurbishment · London
Communal area refurbishment in Ealing
Communal areas in Ealing 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 Ealing can appoint us for communal area refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. The London Borough of Ealing still owns about 11,643 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
Ealing at a glance
- Council
- London Borough of Ealing
- Region
- London
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Approx. council homes
- 11,643 (2020)
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 340,341 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.22 (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 Ealing?
The London Borough of Ealing still owns council homes in Ealing and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 11,643 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Ealing?
- Non-slip flooring and stair nosings
- LED lighting, including emergency lighting coordination
- Decoration with appropriate surface spread of flame classifications
- Fire doors, compartmentation and signage within the area
- Bin and cycle store improvements

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.
Which rules apply in Ealing?
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 Ealing?
We price communal area refurbishment in Ealing 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 Ealing
Does the London Borough of Ealing still own council homes?
The London Borough of Ealing still owns council homes in Ealing and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 11,643 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Can you take on communal area refurbishment in Ealing as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Ealing can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for communal area refurbishment, working under their systems and their client's specification.
Which housing standard applies in Ealing?
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.
Other works we carry out in Ealing
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Responsive repairs
- Estate and external works
- Fire door installation and remediation
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Cyclical and external decoration
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- External wall insulation
- Fire stopping and compartmentation