Cyclical and external decoration · South East
Cyclical and external decoration in Medway
We carry out cyclical and external decoration in Medway for social landlords, repairing timber, render and metalwork before painting.
Cyclical decoration in Medway is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Medway Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Medway at a glance
- Council
- Medway 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
- 279,142 (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 Medway?
Medway Council still owns council homes in Medway 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 Medway?
- 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?
Costs are itemised per block, which helps where works are recharged to leaseholders and consultation is needed.
Which rules apply in Medway?
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 Medway?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Medway 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 Medway
Does Medway Council still own council homes?
Medway Council still owns council homes in Medway 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.
Which housing standard applies in Medway?
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 Medway as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Medway 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 Medway
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Communal area refurbishment
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Fire door installation and remediation
- External wall insulation
- Void property works
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Estate and external works
- Responsive repairs
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Whole-house retrofit