Cyclical and external decoration · Scotland

Cyclical and external decoration in Edinburgh

We carry out cyclical and external decoration in Edinburgh for social landlords, repairing timber, render and metalwork before painting.

We take on cyclical decoration in Edinburgh for City of Edinburgh Council, housing associations and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. City of Edinburgh Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Edinburgh at a glance

Council: City of Edinburgh 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: 527,620 (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 Edinburgh?

City of Edinburgh Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Edinburgh, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Edinburgh?

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

Cyclical and external decoration in a social home

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 Edinburgh?

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 Edinburgh?

Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh

Does City of Edinburgh Council still own council homes?

Can you take on cyclical decoration in Edinburgh as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?

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.