Communal area refurbishment · London

Communal area refurbishment in Kingston upon Thames

We refurbish communal entrances, stairs and landings in social housing blocks in Kingston upon Thames, keeping escape routes safe throughout.

Social landlords in Kingston upon Thames can appoint us for communal area refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames still owns about 4,573 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Kingston upon Thames at a glance

Council: Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 4,573 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 179,142 (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 Kingston upon Thames?

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames still owns council homes in Kingston upon Thames and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 4,573 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 Kingston upon Thames?

Non-slip flooring and stair nosings
LED lighting, including emergency lighting coordination
Door entry systems and secure entrance doors
Fire doors, compartmentation and signage within the area
Bin and cycle store improvements

Communal area refurbishment in a social home

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 Kingston upon Thames?

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 Kingston upon Thames?

We price communal area refurbishment in Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames

Does the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames still own council homes?

Can you take on communal area refurbishment in Kingston upon Thames as a subcontractor?

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

Do you also work near Kingston upon Thames?

Yes. We take on communal area refurbishment across London, including Epsom and Ewell, Richmond upon Thames, Merton and Elmbridge, and in every other UK nation.