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Cyclical and external decoration in Merton
We carry out cyclical and external decoration in Merton for social landlords, repairing timber, render and metalwork before painting.
We take on cyclical decoration in Merton for housing associations (which own most social homes here) and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. Most social homes in Merton belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.
Merton at a glance
- Council
- London Borough of Merton
- Region
- London
- Council homes
- Transferred to housing associations
- Approx. council homes
- 83 (2020)
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 206,453 (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 Merton?
Most social homes in Merton are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. The London Borough of Merton remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
What do we cover in Merton?
- Pre-paint survey and repairs to timber, render and metalwork
- Communal internal decoration of halls, stairs and landings
- Metal railings, balustrades and gates
- Gutter clearance during access
- 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 Merton?
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 Merton?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Merton 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 Merton
Does the London Borough of Merton still own council homes?
Most social homes in Merton are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. The London Borough of Merton remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
Can you take on cyclical decoration in Merton as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Merton 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 Merton?
Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across London, including Wandsworth, Sutton, Kingston upon Thames and Lambeth, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Merton
- Estate and external works
- Housing disrepair works
- Damp and mould remediation
- Window and door replacement
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Aids and adaptations
- Whole-house retrofit
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Communal area refurbishment