Cyclical and external decoration · Scotland
Cyclical and external decoration in Argyll and Bute
We carry out cyclical and external decoration in Argyll and Bute for social landlords, repairing timber, render and metalwork before painting.
Social landlords in Argyll and Bute can appoint us for cyclical decoration, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Argyll and Bute belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Scottish Housing Quality Standard and to your own specification.
Argyll and Bute at a glance
- Council
- Argyll and Bute Council
- Nation
- Scotland
- Council homes
- Transferred to housing associations
- Housing standard
- SHQS (Scotland)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
- Population
- 85,430 (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 Argyll and Bute?
Most social homes in Argyll and Bute are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. It is one of six Scottish councils that transferred their housing. Argyll and Bute Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
What do we cover in Argyll and Bute?
- 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
- 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 Argyll and Bute?
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.
SHQS (Scotland) · More about cyclical decoration
What does cyclical decoration cost in Argyll and Bute?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Argyll and Bute 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 Argyll and Bute
Does Argyll and Bute Council still own council homes?
Most social homes in Argyll and Bute are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. It is one of six Scottish councils that transferred their housing. Argyll and Bute Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
Do you also work near Argyll and Bute?
Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across Scotland, including Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, West Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire, and in every other UK nation.
Which housing standard applies in Argyll and Bute?
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 Argyll and Bute
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Window and door replacement
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Aids and adaptations
- Communal area refurbishment
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Whole-house retrofit
- Void property works
- Fire stopping and compartmentation