Cyclical and external decoration · South East
Cyclical and external decoration in Arun
From a single block to an estate-wide cycle, we deliver decoration programmes in Arun with itemised costs per block.
Cyclical decoration in Arun is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Arun District Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Arun at a glance
- Council
- Arun District Council
- Region
- South East
- County
- West Sussex
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 161,123 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.10 (VOA 2026)
Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.
Who owns the social homes in Arun?
Arun District Council still owns council homes in Arun and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Arun?
- 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
- 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 Arun?
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.
Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about cyclical decoration
What does cyclical decoration cost in Arun?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Arun is £900–£3,950 per house. That is the UK range of £800–£3,600 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.10 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.05–1.15); 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 Arun
Does Arun District Council still own council homes?
Arun District Council still owns council homes in Arun and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Do you also work near Arun?
Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across the South East, including Worthing, Chichester, Adur and Horsham, and in every other UK nation.
Which housing standard applies in Arun?
Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.
Other works we carry out in Arun
- Damp and mould remediation
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Whole-house retrofit
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Aids and adaptations
- Estate and external works
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Fire door installation and remediation
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Void property works