Cyclical and external decoration · Scotland
Cyclical and external decoration in Shetland
From a single block to an estate-wide cycle, we deliver decoration programmes in Shetland with itemised costs per block.
Social landlords in Shetland can appoint us for cyclical decoration, from a single home to a programme. Shetland Islands Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Scottish Housing Quality Standard and to your own specification.
Shetland at a glance
- Council
- Shetland Islands 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
- 22,870 (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 Shetland?
Shetland Islands Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Shetland, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Shetland?
- 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 Shetland?
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 Shetland?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Shetland 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 Shetland
Does Shetland Islands Council still own council homes?
Shetland Islands Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Shetland, and we can work for both.
Can you take on cyclical decoration in Shetland as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Shetland 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 Shetland?
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 Shetland
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Void property works
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Damp and mould remediation
- Communal area refurbishment
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Fire door installation and remediation
- Window and door replacement
- Whole-house retrofit
- Estate and external works