Communal area refurbishment · South West

Communal area refurbishment in Bath and North East Somerset

We refurbish communal entrances, stairs and landings in social housing blocks in Bath and North East Somerset, keeping escape routes safe throughout.

Communal area refurbishment in Bath and North East Somerset is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Most social homes in Bath and North East Somerset belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.

Bath and North East Somerset at a glance

Council: Bath and North East Somerset Council
Region: South West
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 196,357 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (our estimate)

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 Bath and North East Somerset?

Most social homes in Bath and North East Somerset are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Bath and North East Somerset Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Bath and North East Somerset?

Non-slip flooring and stair nosings
LED lighting, including emergency lighting coordination
Door entry systems and secure entrance doors
Post boxes, notice boards and wayfinding signage
Fire doors, compartmentation and signage within the area

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 Bath and North East Somerset?

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 Bath and North East Somerset?

We price communal area refurbishment in Bath and North East Somerset 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 Bath and North East Somerset

Does Bath and North East Somerset Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Bath and North East Somerset?

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.

Can you take on communal area refurbishment in Bath and North East Somerset as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Bath and North East Somerset can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for communal area refurbishment, working under their systems and their client's specification.