Cyclical and external decoration · South East

Cyclical and external decoration in Worthing

Cyclical decoration in Worthing protects the building fabric when the pre-paint repairs are done properly. That is where we put the effort.

We take on cyclical decoration in Worthing for housing associations (which own most social homes here) and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. Most social homes in Worthing belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.

Worthing at a glance

Council: Worthing Borough Council
Region: South East
County: West Sussex
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 110,727 (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 Worthing?

Most social homes in Worthing are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Worthing Borough Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Worthing?

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
Metal railings, balustrades and gates
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 Worthing?

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 Worthing?

Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Worthing 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 Worthing

Does Worthing Borough Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Worthing?

Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across the South East, including Adur, Arun, Horsham and Brighton and Hove, and in every other UK nation.

Which housing standard applies in Worthing?

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.