Cyclical and external decoration · South West

Cyclical and external decoration in East Devon

We carry out cyclical and external decoration in East Devon for social landlords, repairing timber, render and metalwork before painting.

Social landlords in East Devon can appoint us for cyclical decoration, from a single home to a programme. East Devon District Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

East Devon at a glance

Council: East Devon District Council
Region: South West
County: Devon
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: 148,080 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (our estimate)

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 East Devon?

East Devon District Council still owns council homes in East Devon 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 East Devon?

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

Cyclical and external decoration in a social home

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 East Devon?

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 East Devon?

Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in East Devon is £800–£3,650 per house. That is the UK range of £800–£3,600 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (our own estimate); 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 East Devon

Does East Devon District Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near East Devon?

Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across the South West, including Exeter, Mid Devon, Teignbridge and Torbay, and in every other UK nation.

Which housing standard applies in East Devon?

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.