Communal area refurbishment in Oxford

Who owns the social homes in Oxford?

Oxford City Council still owns council homes in Oxford 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 Oxford?

• LED lighting, including emergency lighting coordination
• 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 Oxford?

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.

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What does communal area refurbishment cost in Oxford?

We price communal area refurbishment in Oxford 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.

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