Communal area refurbishment · Scotland

Communal area refurbishment in the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar)

We refurbish communal entrances, stairs and landings in social housing blocks in the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar), keeping escape routes safe throughout.

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

Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar) at a glance

Council: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Nation: Scotland
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: SHQS (Scotland)
Damp and mould timescales: Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
Population: 26,500 (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 the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar)?

Most social homes in the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar) 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. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar)?

Non-slip flooring and stair nosings
Decoration with appropriate surface spread of flame classifications
Post boxes, notice boards and wayfinding signage
Fire doors, compartmentation and signage within the area
Bin and cycle store improvements

Communal area refurbishment in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Costs are itemised per block to support leaseholder consultation where works are recharged.

Which rules apply in the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar)?

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 the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar)?

We price communal area refurbishment in the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar) 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 the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar)

Does Comhairle nan Eilean Siar still own council homes?

Do you also work near the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar)?

Yes. We take on communal area refurbishment across Scotland, including Highland, Argyll and Bute, Moray and Perth and Kinross, and in every other UK nation.

Which housing standard applies in the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar)?

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.