Communal area refurbishment · Scotland

Communal area refurbishment in Inverclyde

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

Social landlords in Inverclyde can appoint us for communal area refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Inverclyde belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Scottish Housing Quality Standard and to your own specification.

Inverclyde at a glance

Council: Inverclyde Council
Nation: Scotland
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: SHQS (Scotland)
Damp and mould timescales: Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
Population: 77,060 (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 Inverclyde?

Most social homes in Inverclyde are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. It is one of six Scottish councils that transferred their housing. Inverclyde Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Inverclyde?

Non-slip flooring and stair nosings
Decoration with appropriate surface spread of flame classifications
Door entry systems and secure entrance doors
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 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 Inverclyde?

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 Inverclyde?

We price communal area refurbishment in Inverclyde 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 Inverclyde

Does Inverclyde Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Inverclyde?

Yes. We take on communal area refurbishment across Scotland, including Renfrewshire, West Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire and Glasgow, and in every other UK nation.

Which housing standard applies in Inverclyde?

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.