Communal area refurbishment in Bradford

Social landlords in Bradford can appoint us for communal area refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Bradford belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Bradford at a glance

Council: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Council homes: Mostly transferred to housing associations; small new council stock since 2023
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 542,128 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.92 (VOA 2026)

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 Bradford?

Most social homes in Bradford are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need. The council has also owned a small number of new council homes through a Housing Revenue Account reopened in April 2023.

What do we cover in Bradford?

Non-slip flooring and stair nosings
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

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 Bradford?

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 Bradford?

We price communal area refurbishment in Bradford 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 Bradford

Does City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Bradford?

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.

Do you also work near Bradford?

Yes. We take on communal area refurbishment across Yorkshire and the Humber, including Calderdale, Pendle, Leeds and Kirklees, and in every other UK nation.