Cyclical and external decoration · South West
Cyclical and external decoration in the South Hams
Social landlords in the South Hams can use us for external painting cycles and communal area redecoration.
Cyclical decoration in the South Hams is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Most social homes in the South Hams belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.
South Hams at a glance
- Council
- South Hams 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
- 87,946 (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 the South Hams?
Most social homes in the South Hams are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. South Hams District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
What do we cover in the South Hams?
- 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
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 the South Hams?
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 the South Hams?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in the South Hams 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 the South Hams
Does South Hams District Council still own council homes?
Most social homes in the South Hams are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. South Hams District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
Which housing standard applies in the South Hams?
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.
Do you also work near the South Hams?
Yes. We take on cyclical decoration across the South West, including Plymouth, Torbay, Teignbridge and West Devon, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in the South Hams
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Damp and mould remediation
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Responsive repairs
- Estate and external works
- Window and door replacement
- Aids and adaptations
- Whole-house retrofit
- Housing disrepair works
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Fire door installation and remediation
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs