Cyclical and external decoration · London

Cyclical and external decoration in the City of London

Cyclical decoration in the City of London protects the building fabric when the pre-paint repairs are done properly. That is where we put the effort.

We take on cyclical decoration in the City of London for the City of London Corporation, housing associations and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. The City of London Corporation still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

City of London at a glance

Council: City of London Corporation
Region: London
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: 10,938 (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 the City of London?

The City of London Corporation owns council homes, most of them on estates in neighbouring London boroughs, and manages them through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in the City of London?

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 the City of London?

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 the City of London?

Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in the City of London 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 the City of London

Does the City of London Corporation still own council homes?

Can you take on cyclical decoration in the City of London as a subcontractor?

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

Do you also work near the City of London?

Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across London, including Islington, Tower Hamlets, Southwark and Hackney, and in every other UK nation.