Communal area refurbishment · Scotland

Communal area refurbishment in East Lothian

Communal areas in East Lothian 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 East Lothian is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. East Lothian Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

East Lothian at a glance

Council: East Lothian Council
Nation: Scotland
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: SHQS (Scotland)
Damp and mould timescales: Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
Population: 107,900 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.97 (our estimate)

Council housing status from published stock transfer histories (6 transfer and 26 stock-holding councils), not yet checked against Scottish Government tables. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in East Lothian?

East Lothian Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in East Lothian, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in East Lothian?

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 East Lothian?

Owners in mixed-tenure blocks share common repair costs under their title deeds and the Tenement Management Scheme. We provide itemised costs per block.

SHQS (Scotland) · More about communal area refurbishment

What does communal area refurbishment cost in East Lothian?

We price communal area refurbishment in East Lothian 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 East Lothian

Does East Lothian Council still own council homes?

East Lothian Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in East Lothian, and we can work for both.

Can you take on communal area refurbishment in East Lothian as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in East Lothian 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 East Lothian?

Social landlords in Scotland must meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, with energy efficiency rules (EESSH2) under review ahead of a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard.