Cyclical and external decoration · Scotland
Cyclical and external decoration in North Lanarkshire
From a single block to an estate-wide cycle, we deliver decoration programmes in North Lanarkshire with itemised costs per block.
Social landlords in North Lanarkshire can appoint us for cyclical decoration, from a single home to a programme. North Lanarkshire Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Scottish Housing Quality Standard and to your own specification.
North Lanarkshire at a glance
- Council
- North Lanarkshire 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
- 341,140 (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 North Lanarkshire?
North Lanarkshire Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in North Lanarkshire, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in North Lanarkshire?
- 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?
While we have access, we check gutters, fascias and roofs and report anything that needs attention.
Which rules apply in North Lanarkshire?
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 North Lanarkshire?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in North Lanarkshire 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 North Lanarkshire
Does North Lanarkshire Council still own council homes?
North Lanarkshire Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in North Lanarkshire, and we can work for both.
Can you take on cyclical decoration in North Lanarkshire as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in North Lanarkshire 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 North Lanarkshire?
Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across Scotland, including Falkirk, Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and West Lothian, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in North Lanarkshire
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Responsive repairs
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Damp and mould remediation
- Window and door replacement
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Aids and adaptations
- Estate and external works