Communal area refurbishment in Lewes

Social landlords in Lewes can appoint us for communal area refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. Lewes District Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Lewes at a glance

Council: Lewes District Council
Region: South East
County: East Sussex
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: 103,525 (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 Lewes?

Lewes District Council still owns council homes in Lewes 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 Lewes?

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?

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 Lewes?

Where costs are recharged to leaseholders, landlords in England and Wales may need to consult under section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 before qualifying works start. We provide itemised costs per block to support that.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about communal area refurbishment

What does communal area refurbishment cost in Lewes?

We price communal area refurbishment in Lewes 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 Lewes

Does Lewes District Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Lewes?

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.

Do you also work near Lewes?

Yes. We take on communal area refurbishment across the South East, including Brighton and Hove, Wealden, Mid Sussex and Adur, and in every other UK nation.