Cyclical and external decoration · South West
Cyclical and external decoration in North Devon
We carry out cyclical and external decoration in North Devon for social landlords, repairing timber, render and metalwork before painting.
We take on cyclical decoration in North Devon 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 North Devon belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.
North Devon at a glance
- Council
- North Devon District Council
- Region
- South West
- County
- Devon
- Council homes
- Transferred to housing associations
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 98,170 (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 North Devon?
Most social homes in North Devon are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. North Devon District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
What do we cover in North Devon?
- 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?
Each block gets a pre-paint survey, and repairs are agreed before decoration starts, so the paint goes onto sound material.
Which rules apply in North Devon?
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 North Devon?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in North 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 North Devon
Does North Devon District Council still own council homes?
Most social homes in North Devon are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. North Devon District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
Can you take on cyclical decoration in North Devon as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in North Devon 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 North Devon?
Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across the South West, including Torridge, Mid Devon, West Devon and Exeter, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in North Devon
- Whole-house retrofit
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Housing disrepair works
- Window and door replacement
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Damp and mould remediation
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works