Communal area refurbishment · Scotland
Communal area refurbishment in South Lanarkshire
Communal areas in South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. South Lanarkshire Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
South Lanarkshire at a glance
- Council
- South Lanarkshire 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
- 320,820 (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 South Lanarkshire?
South Lanarkshire Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in South Lanarkshire, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in South Lanarkshire?
- 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
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 South Lanarkshire?
Fire doors in blocks of flats are part of the building's fire strategy and are reviewed through the responsible person's fire risk assessment. Remedial work is completed to the doorset manufacturer's certified details.
SHQS (Scotland) · More about communal area refurbishment
What does communal area refurbishment cost in South Lanarkshire?
We price communal area refurbishment in South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire
Does South Lanarkshire Council still own council homes?
South Lanarkshire Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in South Lanarkshire, and we can work for both.
Which housing standard applies in South Lanarkshire?
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 South Lanarkshire?
Yes. We take on communal area refurbishment across Scotland, including North Lanarkshire, West Lothian, East Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in South Lanarkshire
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Window and door replacement
- Aids and adaptations
- Responsive repairs
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Fire door installation and remediation
- External wall insulation
- Damp and mould remediation
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Estate and external works
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs