Communal area refurbishment · Scotland
Communal area refurbishment in North Ayrshire
We refurbish communal entrances, stairs and landings in social housing blocks in North Ayrshire, keeping escape routes safe throughout.
Communal area refurbishment in North Ayrshire is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. North Ayrshire Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
North Ayrshire at a glance
- Council
- North Ayrshire 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
- 134,250 (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 North Ayrshire?
North Ayrshire Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in North Ayrshire, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in North Ayrshire?
- Non-slip flooring and stair nosings
- Decoration with appropriate surface spread of flame classifications
- Door entry systems and secure entrance doors
- Fire doors, compartmentation and signage within the area
- Bin and cycle store improvements

How do we deliver it?
Costs are itemised per block to support leaseholder consultation where works are recharged.
Which rules apply in North Ayrshire?
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 North Ayrshire?
We price communal area refurbishment in North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire
Does North Ayrshire Council still own council homes?
North Ayrshire Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in North Ayrshire, and we can work for both.
Can you take on communal area refurbishment in North Ayrshire as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire?
Yes. We take on communal area refurbishment across Scotland, including Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and East Ayrshire, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in North Ayrshire
- Whole-house retrofit
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Housing disrepair works
- Window and door replacement
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- External wall insulation
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Cyclical and external decoration
- Void property works
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Damp and mould remediation