Cyclical and external decoration · South East
Cyclical and external decoration in Lewes
From a single block to an estate-wide cycle, we deliver decoration programmes in Lewes with itemised costs per block.
Social landlords in Lewes can appoint us for cyclical decoration, from a single home to a programme. Lewes District Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
Lewes at a glance
- Council
- Lewes District Council
- Region
- South East
- County
- East 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
- 103,525 (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 Lewes?
Lewes District Council still owns council homes in Lewes 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 Lewes?
- Pre-paint survey and repairs to timber, render and metalwork
- 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?
While we have access, we check gutters, fascias and roofs and report anything that needs attention.
Which rules apply in Lewes?
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 Lewes?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Lewes 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 Lewes
Does Lewes District Council still own council homes?
Lewes District Council still owns council homes in Lewes 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.
Can you take on cyclical decoration in Lewes as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Lewes 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 Lewes?
Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across the South East, including Brighton and Hove, Wealden, Mid Sussex and Adur, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Lewes
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Whole-house retrofit
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Responsive repairs
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Aids and adaptations
- Communal area refurbishment
- Damp and mould remediation