Cyclical and external decoration · South East
Cyclical and external decoration in the New Forest
Social landlords in the New Forest can use us for external painting cycles and communal area redecoration.
Cyclical decoration in the New Forest is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. New Forest District Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
New Forest at a glance
- Council
- New Forest District Council
- Region
- South East
- County
- Hampshire
- 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
- 179,649 (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 New Forest?
New Forest District Council still owns council homes in the New Forest 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 the New Forest?
- 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 the New Forest?
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 New Forest?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in the New Forest 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 New Forest
Does New Forest District Council still own council homes?
New Forest District Council still owns council homes in the New Forest 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 the New Forest as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in the New Forest can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for cyclical decoration, working under their systems and their client's specification.
Which housing standard applies in the New Forest?
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.
Other works we carry out in the New Forest
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- External wall insulation
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Housing disrepair works
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Damp and mould remediation
- Estate and external works
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works