Communal area refurbishment · South West

Communal area refurbishment in Wiltshire

We refurbish communal entrances, stairs and landings in social housing blocks in Wiltshire, keeping escape routes safe throughout.

Communal area refurbishment in Wiltshire is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Wiltshire Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Wiltshire at a glance

Council
Wiltshire Council
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
504,070 (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 Wiltshire?

Wiltshire Council still owns council homes in Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire?

  • LED lighting, including emergency lighting coordination
  • 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 plan and phase works so residents can get in and out safely, and our method statements prohibit wedging fire doors open or leaving them off their closers.

Which rules apply in Wiltshire?

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 Wiltshire?

We price communal area refurbishment in Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire

Does Wiltshire Council still own council homes?

Wiltshire Council still owns council homes in Wiltshire 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.

Do you also work near Wiltshire?

Yes. We take on communal area refurbishment across the South West, including Swindon, Test Valley, Bath and North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire, and in every other UK nation.

Can you take on communal area refurbishment in Wiltshire as a subcontractor?

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

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