Cyclical and external decoration · East Midlands
Cyclical and external decoration in Gedling
Cyclical decoration in Gedling protects the building fabric when the pre-paint repairs are done properly. That is where we put the effort.
Social landlords in Gedling can appoint us for cyclical decoration, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Gedling belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
Gedling at a glance
- Council
- Gedling Borough Council
- Region
- East Midlands
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- Council homes
- Transferred to housing associations
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 118,239 (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 Gedling?
Most social homes in Gedling are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Gedling Borough Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
What do we cover in Gedling?
- 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

How do we deliver it?
While we have access, we check gutters, fascias and roofs and report anything that needs attention.
Which rules apply in Gedling?
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 Gedling?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Gedling 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 Gedling
Does Gedling Borough Council still own council homes?
Most social homes in Gedling are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Gedling Borough Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
Do you also work near Gedling?
Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across the East Midlands, including Nottingham, Broxtowe, Ashfield and Rushcliffe, and in every other UK nation.
Can you take on cyclical decoration in Gedling as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Gedling can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for cyclical decoration, working under their systems and their client's specification.
Other works we carry out in Gedling
- Fire door installation and remediation
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Communal area refurbishment
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Responsive repairs
- Damp and mould remediation
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works