Cyclical and external decoration · London
Cyclical and external decoration in Havering
From a single block to an estate-wide cycle, we deliver decoration programmes in Havering with itemised costs per block.
We take on cyclical decoration in Havering for the London Borough of Havering, housing associations and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. The London Borough of Havering still owns about 9,248 council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Havering at a glance
- Council
- London Borough of Havering
- Region
- London
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Approx. council homes
- 9,248 (2020)
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 260,651 (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 Havering?
The London Borough of Havering still owns council homes in Havering and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 9,248 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 Havering?
- 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?
While we have access, we check gutters, fascias and roofs and report anything that needs attention.
Which rules apply in Havering?
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 Havering?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Havering 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 Havering
Does the London Borough of Havering still own council homes?
The London Borough of Havering still owns council homes in Havering and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 9,248 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 Havering?
Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across London, including Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge, Brentwood and Thurrock, and in every other UK nation.
Can you take on cyclical decoration in Havering as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Havering 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 Havering
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Estate and external works
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Void property works
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Aids and adaptations
- Responsive repairs
- Window and door replacement
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Kitchen replacement programmes