Communal area refurbishment · London
Communal area refurbishment in Tower Hamlets
Communal areas in Tower Hamlets are the first thing residents and visitors see, and an escape route in a fire. We refurbish them with both in mind.
Communal area refurbishment in Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets still owns about 11,477 council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Tower Hamlets at a glance
- Council
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Region
- London
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Approx. council homes
- 11,477 (2020)
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 331,969 (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 Tower Hamlets?
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets still owns council homes in Tower Hamlets and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 11,477 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 Tower Hamlets?
- 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
- 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 Tower Hamlets?
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 Tower Hamlets?
We price communal area refurbishment in Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets
Does the London Borough of Tower Hamlets still own council homes?
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets still owns council homes in Tower Hamlets and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 11,477 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 Tower Hamlets as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets?
Yes. We take on communal area refurbishment across London, including the City of London, Hackney, Newham and Southwark, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Tower Hamlets
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Cyclical and external decoration
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Estate and external works
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Window and door replacement
- Damp and mould remediation
- Aids and adaptations
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Whole-house retrofit