Communal area refurbishment · South West

Communal area refurbishment on the Isles of Scilly

If your blocks on the Isles of Scilly need communal refurbishment, we can survey, price per block and deliver in phases.

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

Isles of Scilly at a glance

Council: Council of the Isles of Scilly
Region: South West
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: 2,226 (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 on the Isles of Scilly?

The Council of the Isles of Scilly holds a small council housing stock. Housing associations also own social homes on the islands, and we can work for both.

What do we cover on the Isles of Scilly?

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

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 on the Isles of Scilly?

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 on the Isles of Scilly?

We price communal area refurbishment on the Isles of Scilly 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 on the Isles of Scilly

Does the Council of the Isles of Scilly still own council homes?

The Council of the Isles of Scilly holds a small council housing stock. Housing associations also own social homes on the islands, and we can work for both.

Can you take on communal area refurbishment on the Isles of Scilly as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords on the Isles of Scilly can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for communal area refurbishment, working under their systems and their client's specification.

Do you also work near the Isles of Scilly?

Yes. We take on communal area refurbishment across the South West, including Cornwall, Plymouth, West Devon and Torridge, and in every other UK nation.