Communal area refurbishment · South West
Communal area refurbishment in East Devon
We refurbish communal entrances, stairs and landings in social housing blocks in East Devon, keeping escape routes safe throughout.
Communal area refurbishment in East Devon is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. East Devon District Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
East Devon at a glance
- Council
- East Devon District Council
- Region
- South West
- County
- Devon
- 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
- 148,080 (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 East Devon?
East Devon District Council still owns council homes in East Devon 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 East Devon?
- 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
How do we deliver it?
Costs are itemised per block to support leaseholder consultation where works are recharged.
Which rules apply in East Devon?
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 East Devon?
We price communal area refurbishment in East Devon 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 East Devon
Does East Devon District Council still own council homes?
East Devon District Council still owns council homes in East Devon 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.
Can you take on communal area refurbishment in East Devon as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in East Devon can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for communal area refurbishment, working under their systems and their client's specification.
Which housing standard applies in East Devon?
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 East Devon
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Fire door installation and remediation
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Damp and mould remediation
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Window and door replacement
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- External wall insulation
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Void property works
- Responsive repairs