Cyclical and external decoration · England
Cyclical and external decoration in Yorkshire and the Humber
Social landlords in Yorkshire and the Humber can use us for external painting cycles and communal area redecoration.
We take on cyclical decoration for social landlords across Yorkshire and the Humber: housing associations, councils, ALMOs and supported housing providers in all 15 council areas, to the rules that apply in England.
Where in Yorkshire and the Humber do we carry out cyclical decoration?
We cover every council area in Yorkshire and the Humber. Choose one to see who owns the social homes there and the local guide price.
- Barnsley
- Bradford
- Calderdale
- Doncaster
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Kingston upon Hull
- Kirklees
- Leeds
- North East Lincolnshire
- North Lincolnshire
- North Yorkshire
- Rotherham
- Sheffield
- Wakefield
- York
What is included?
- 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
- Gutter clearance during access
Which rules apply in Yorkshire and the Humber?
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. A project must be notified to HSE if it lasts more than 30 working days with more than 20 workers on site at once, or exceeds 500 person-days.
What does it cost in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Our guide range for external redecoration of a house in Yorkshire and the Humber is £750–£3,300 per house. That is the UK range of £800–£3,600 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.92 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.90–0.96); 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.
How do we deliver it?
Costs are itemised per block, which helps where works are recharged to leaseholders and consultation is needed.
Common questions
Which council areas in Yorkshire and the Humber do you cover for cyclical decoration?
All 15: Barnsley, Bradford, Calderdale, Doncaster, East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston upon Hull, Kirklees, Leeds, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield, York.
Can costs be recharged to leaseholders?
Your leases decide that. We provide itemised costs per block to support any consultation you need to carry out.
Do you repair before painting?
Always. Painting over rot or failed render hides the problem for a year and makes it worse.