Cyclical and external decoration · Scotland

Cyclical and external decoration in West Lothian

From a single block to an estate-wide cycle, we deliver decoration programmes in West Lothian with itemised costs per block.

Cyclical decoration in West Lothian is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. West Lothian Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

West Lothian at a glance

Council: West Lothian 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: 183,820 (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 West Lothian?

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

What do we cover in West Lothian?

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
Metal railings, balustrades and gates
Gutter clearance during access

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 West Lothian?

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 West Lothian?

Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in West Lothian 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 West Lothian

Does West Lothian Council still own council homes?

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

Do you also work near West Lothian?

Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across Scotland, including Edinburgh, Falkirk, North Lanarkshire and Midlothian, and in every other UK nation.

Can you take on cyclical decoration in West Lothian as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in West Lothian can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for cyclical decoration, working under their systems and their client's specification.