Cyclical and external decoration · London
Cyclical and external decoration in Croydon
From a single block to an estate-wide cycle, we deliver decoration programmes in Croydon with itemised costs per block.
Cyclical decoration in Croydon is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. The London Borough of Croydon still owns about 13,418 council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Croydon at a glance
- Council
- London Borough of Croydon
- Region
- London
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Approx. council homes
- 13,418 (2020)
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 388,563 (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 Croydon?
The London Borough of Croydon still owns council homes in Croydon and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 13,418 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 Croydon?
- 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
- Metal railings, balustrades and gates
- Resident notices and protection
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 Croydon?
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 Croydon?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Croydon 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 Croydon
Does the London Borough of Croydon still own council homes?
The London Borough of Croydon still owns council homes in Croydon and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 13,418 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Do you also work near Croydon?
Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across London, including Sutton, Merton, Bromley and Lambeth, and in every other UK nation.
Can you take on cyclical decoration in Croydon as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Croydon 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 Croydon
- Housing disrepair works
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Void property works
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Responsive repairs
- Communal area refurbishment
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Damp and mould remediation
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment