Communal area refurbishment · Scotland

Communal area refurbishment in Highland

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

Highland at a glance

Council: The Highland 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: 235,430 (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 Highland?

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

What do we cover in Highland?

Non-slip flooring and stair nosings
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

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 Highland?

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 Highland?

We price communal area refurbishment in Highland 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 Highland

Does The Highland Council still own council homes?

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

Which housing standard applies in Highland?

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.

Do you also work near Highland?

Yes. We take on communal area refurbishment across Scotland, including Moray, Perth and Kinross, the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar) and Aberdeenshire, and in every other UK nation.