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Cyclical and external decoration in Hounslow
We carry out cyclical and external decoration in Hounslow for social landlords, repairing timber, render and metalwork before painting.
Social landlords in Hounslow can appoint us for cyclical decoration, from a single home to a programme. The London Borough of Hounslow still owns about 13,178 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
Hounslow at a glance
- Council
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Region
- London
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Approx. council homes
- 13,178 (2020)
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 271,767 (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 Hounslow?
The London Borough of Hounslow still owns council homes in Hounslow and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 13,178 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 Hounslow?
- Pre-paint survey and repairs to timber, render and metalwork
- External decoration of windows, doors, fascias, soffits and render
- Metal railings, balustrades and gates
- Gutter clearance during access
- Resident notices and protection

How do we deliver it?
Each block gets a pre-paint survey, and repairs are agreed before decoration starts, so the paint goes onto sound material.
Which rules apply in Hounslow?
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 Hounslow?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Hounslow 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 Hounslow
Does the London Borough of Hounslow still own council homes?
The London Borough of Hounslow still owns council homes in Hounslow and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 13,178 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Which housing standard applies in Hounslow?
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.
Can you take on cyclical decoration in Hounslow as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Hounslow 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 Hounslow
- Estate and external works
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Fire door installation and remediation
- External wall insulation
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Communal area refurbishment
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation