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Cyclical and external decoration in Camden

We carry out cyclical and external decoration in Camden for social landlords, repairing timber, render and metalwork before painting.

Social landlords in Camden can appoint us for cyclical decoration, from a single home to a programme. The London Borough of Camden still owns about 23,226 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Camden at a glance

Council: London Borough of Camden
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 23,226 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 279,516 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.22 (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 Camden?

The London Borough of Camden still owns council homes in Camden and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 23,226 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Camden?

External decoration of windows, doors, fascias, soffits and render
Communal internal decoration of halls, stairs and landings
Metal railings, balustrades and gates
Gutter clearance during access
Resident notices and protection

Cyclical and external decoration in a social home

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 Camden?

Social landlords are commercial clients under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, so the full client duties apply. Where there is more than one contractor, the client appoints a principal designer and a principal contractor.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about cyclical decoration

What does cyclical decoration cost in Camden?

Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Camden is £1,000–£4,400 per house. That is the UK range of £800–£3,600 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.22 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: inner London 1.17–1.32, outer London 1.08–1.26); 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 Camden

Does the London Borough of Camden still own council homes?

Do you also work near Camden?

Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across London, including Islington, Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and the City of London, and in every other UK nation.

Which housing standard applies in Camden?

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.