Communal area refurbishment · South East
Communal area refurbishment in Folkestone and Hythe
Communal areas in Folkestone and Hythe are the first thing residents and visitors see, and an escape route in a fire. We refurbish them with both in mind.
Social landlords in Folkestone and Hythe can appoint us for communal area refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. Folkestone and Hythe District Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
Folkestone and Hythe at a glance
- Council
- Folkestone and Hythe District Council
- Region
- South East
- County
- Kent
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 113,320 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.10 (VOA 2026)
Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.
Who owns the social homes in Folkestone and Hythe?
Folkestone and Hythe District Council still owns council homes in Folkestone and Hythe and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Folkestone and Hythe?
- 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
- 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 Folkestone and Hythe?
Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres high, communal fire doors must be checked every three months and flat entrance doors every year on a best-endeavours basis. The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that flat entrance doors fall under the Fire Safety Order.
Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about communal area refurbishment
What does communal area refurbishment cost in Folkestone and Hythe?
We price communal area refurbishment in Folkestone and Hythe 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 Folkestone and Hythe
Does Folkestone and Hythe District Council still own council homes?
Folkestone and Hythe District Council still owns council homes in Folkestone and Hythe and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Do you also work near Folkestone and Hythe?
Yes. We take on communal area refurbishment across the South East, including Ashford, Canterbury, Dover and Rother, and in every other UK nation.
Which housing standard applies in Folkestone and Hythe?
Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.
Other works we carry out in Folkestone and Hythe
- Whole-house retrofit
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Damp and mould remediation
- Window and door replacement
- Housing disrepair works
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Aids and adaptations
- Fire stopping and compartmentation