Cyclical and external decoration · South East
Cyclical and external decoration in Basingstoke and Deane
From a single block to an estate-wide cycle, we deliver decoration programmes in Basingstoke and Deane with itemised costs per block.
Cyclical decoration in Basingstoke and Deane is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Most social homes in Basingstoke and Deane belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.
Basingstoke and Deane at a glance
- Council
- Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
- Region
- South East
- County
- Hampshire
- Council homes
- Transferred to housing associations
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 177,760 (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 Basingstoke and Deane?
Most social homes in Basingstoke and Deane are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
What do we cover in Basingstoke and Deane?
- 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
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 Basingstoke and Deane?
Where costs are recharged to leaseholders, landlords in England and Wales may need to consult under section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 before qualifying works start. We provide itemised costs per block to support that.
Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about cyclical decoration
What does cyclical decoration cost in Basingstoke and Deane?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Basingstoke and Deane 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 Basingstoke and Deane
Does Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council still own council homes?
Most social homes in Basingstoke and Deane are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
Can you take on cyclical decoration in Basingstoke and Deane as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Basingstoke and Deane 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 Basingstoke and Deane?
Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across the South East, including West Berkshire, Hart, Reading and Test Valley, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Basingstoke and Deane
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Window and door replacement
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Aids and adaptations
- Whole-house retrofit
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs