Cyclical and external decoration · South West
Cyclical and external decoration in Stroud
From a single block to an estate-wide cycle, we deliver decoration programmes in Stroud with itemised costs per block.
Social landlords in Stroud can appoint us for cyclical decoration, from a single home to a programme. Stroud District Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
Stroud at a glance
- Council
- Stroud District Council
- Region
- South West
- County
- Gloucestershire
- 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
- 120,903 (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 Stroud?
Stroud District Council still owns council homes in Stroud 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 Stroud?
- Pre-paint survey and repairs to timber, render and metalwork
- External decoration of windows, doors, fascias, soffits and render
- Metal railings, balustrades and gates
- 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 Stroud?
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 Stroud?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Stroud 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 Stroud
Does Stroud District Council still own council homes?
Stroud District Council still owns council homes in Stroud 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.
Which housing standard applies in Stroud?
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.
Can you take on cyclical decoration in Stroud as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Stroud can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for cyclical decoration, working under their systems and their client's specification.
Other works we carry out in Stroud
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Aids and adaptations
- Housing disrepair works
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Damp and mould remediation
- External wall insulation
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Responsive repairs
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Void property works
- Estate and external works
- Kitchen replacement programmes