Communal area refurbishment · London
Communal area refurbishment in Hillingdon
We refurbish communal entrances, stairs and landings in social housing blocks in Hillingdon, keeping escape routes safe throughout.
Communal area refurbishment in Hillingdon is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. The London Borough of Hillingdon still owns about 10,188 council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Hillingdon at a glance
- Council
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Region
- London
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Approx. council homes
- 10,188 (2020)
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 309,014 (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 Hillingdon?
The London Borough of Hillingdon still owns council homes in Hillingdon and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 10,188 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 Hillingdon?
- Non-slip flooring and stair nosings
- Decoration with appropriate surface spread of flame classifications
- Door entry systems and secure entrance doors
- Fire doors, compartmentation and signage within the area
- Bin and cycle store improvements
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 Hillingdon?
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 Hillingdon?
We price communal area refurbishment in Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon
Does the London Borough of Hillingdon still own council homes?
The London Borough of Hillingdon still owns council homes in Hillingdon and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 10,188 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Which housing standard applies in Hillingdon?
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 Hillingdon as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Hillingdon can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for communal area refurbishment, working under their systems and their client's specification.
Other works we carry out in Hillingdon
- Responsive repairs
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Aids and adaptations
- Housing disrepair works
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Damp and mould remediation
- Cyclical and external decoration
- Window and door replacement
- Whole-house retrofit
- External wall insulation
- Electrical remedial works and rewires