Cyclical and external decoration · South East
Cyclical and external decoration in the Isle of Wight
Social landlords in the Isle of Wight can use us for external painting cycles and communal area redecoration.
Social landlords in the Isle of Wight can appoint us for cyclical decoration, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in the Isle of Wight belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
Isle of Wight at a glance
- Council
- Isle of Wight Council
- Region
- South East
- Council homes
- Transferred to housing associations
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 142,296 (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 the Isle of Wight?
Most social homes in the Isle of Wight are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Isle of Wight Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
What do we cover in the Isle of Wight?
- 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
- 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 the Isle of Wight?
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 the Isle of Wight?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in the Isle of Wight 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 the Isle of Wight
Does Isle of Wight Council still own council homes?
Most social homes in the Isle of Wight are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Isle of Wight Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
Do you also work near the Isle of Wight?
Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across the South East, including Gosport, Fareham, Portsmouth and Southampton, and in every other UK nation.
Can you take on cyclical decoration in the Isle of Wight as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in the Isle of Wight can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for cyclical decoration, working under their systems and their client's specification.
Other works we carry out in the Isle of Wight
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Housing disrepair works
- Whole-house retrofit
- Window and door replacement
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- External wall insulation
- Damp and mould remediation
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Void property works
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Estate and external works
- Fire stopping and compartmentation