Cyclical and external decoration · South East

Cyclical and external decoration in Brighton and Hove

Social landlords in Brighton and Hove can use us for external painting cycles and communal area redecoration.

Social landlords in Brighton and Hove can appoint us for cyclical decoration, from a single home to a programme. Brighton and Hove City Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Brighton and Hove at a glance

Council: Brighton and Hove City Council
Region: South East
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: 291,738 (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 Brighton and Hove?

Brighton and Hove City Council still owns council homes in Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove?

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

Cyclical and external decoration in a social home

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 Brighton and Hove?

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 Brighton and Hove?

Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove

Does Brighton and Hove City Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Brighton and Hove?

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.

Can you take on cyclical decoration in Brighton and Hove as a subcontractor?

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