Cyclical and external decoration · Scotland
Cyclical and external decoration in Aberdeen
Social landlords in Aberdeen can use us for external painting cycles and communal area redecoration.
Social landlords in Aberdeen can appoint us for cyclical decoration, from a single home to a programme. Aberdeen City Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Scottish Housing Quality Standard and to your own specification.
Aberdeen at a glance
- Council
- Aberdeen City Council
- Nation
- Scotland
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Housing standard
- SHQS (Scotland)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
- Population
- 229,060 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 0.97 (our estimate)
Council housing status from published stock transfer histories (6 transfer and 26 stock-holding councils), not yet checked against Scottish Government tables. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.
Who owns the social homes in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen City Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Aberdeen, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Aberdeen?
- 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?
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 Aberdeen?
Owners in mixed-tenure blocks share common repair costs under their title deeds and the Tenement Management Scheme. We provide itemised costs per block.
SHQS (Scotland) · More about cyclical decoration
What does cyclical decoration cost in Aberdeen?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Aberdeen is £800–£3,500 per house. That is the UK range of £800–£3,600 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (our own estimate); 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 Aberdeen
Does Aberdeen City Council still own council homes?
Aberdeen City Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Aberdeen, and we can work for both.
Can you take on cyclical decoration in Aberdeen as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Aberdeen can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for cyclical decoration, working under their systems and their client's specification.
Which housing standard applies in Aberdeen?
Social landlords in Scotland must meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, with energy efficiency rules (EESSH2) under review ahead of a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard.
Other works we carry out in Aberdeen
- Aids and adaptations
- Window and door replacement
- Responsive repairs
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- External wall insulation
- Estate and external works
- Housing disrepair works
- Damp and mould remediation
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works