Cyclical and external decoration · East Midlands

Cyclical and external decoration in Derby

Social landlords in Derby can use us for external painting cycles and communal area redecoration.

Cyclical decoration in Derby is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Council homes here are owned by Derby City Council and managed by Derby Homes.

Derby at a glance

Council: Derby City Council
Region: East Midlands
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by Derby Homes
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 256,814 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (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 Derby?

Derby City Council owns its council homes, which are managed on its behalf by Derby Homes, an arm's-length management organisation (ALMO). Housing associations own further social homes in Derby.

What do we cover in Derby?

Pre-paint survey and repairs to timber, render and metalwork
External decoration of windows, doors, fascias, soffits and render
Communal internal decoration of halls, stairs and landings
Gutter clearance during access
Resident notices and protection

Cyclical and external decoration in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Costs are itemised per block, which helps where works are recharged to leaseholders and consultation is needed.

Which rules apply in Derby?

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 cyclical decoration

What does cyclical decoration cost in Derby?

Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Derby is £800–£3,650 per house. That is the UK range of £800–£3,600 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.01–1.07); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.

Questions about cyclical decoration in Derby

Does Derby City Council still own council homes?

Derby City Council owns its council homes, which are managed on its behalf by Derby Homes, an arm's-length management organisation (ALMO). Housing associations own further social homes in Derby.

Do you also work near Derby?

Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across the East Midlands, including Erewash, South Derbyshire, Amber Valley and Broxtowe, and in every other UK nation.

Can you take on cyclical decoration in Derby as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Derby can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for cyclical decoration, working under their systems and their client's specification.