Estate and external works in Barnet

Social landlords in Barnet can appoint us for estate and external works, from a single home to a programme. Council homes here are owned by the London Borough of Barnet and managed by Barnet Homes. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Barnet at a glance

Council: London Borough of Barnet
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by Barnet Homes
Approx. council homes: 10,397 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 399,007 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.22 (VOA 2026)

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 Barnet?

The London Borough of Barnet owns its council homes, which are managed on its behalf by Barnet Homes, an arm's-length management organisation (ALMO). The latest published figure we found is about 10,397 council homes (2020). Housing associations own further social homes in Barnet.

What do we cover in Barnet?

Paths, paving and dropped kerbs
Fencing, gates and boundary walls
Bin stores and cycle stores
Surface water drainage and gullies
External lighting coordination

Estate and external works in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Where we see trip hazards, broken lighting or damaged fencing outside our scope, we report it to you.

Which rules apply in Barnet?

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 estate and external works

What do estate and external works cost in Barnet?

We price estate and external works in Barnet after a survey rather than from a guide range, because areas, levels, drainage and materials vary from scheme to scheme. Send us the details and we will arrange a visit.

Questions about estate and external works in Barnet

Does the London Borough of Barnet still own council homes?

Can you take on estate and external works in Barnet as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Barnet can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for estate and external works, working under their systems and their client's specification.

Do you also work near Barnet?

Yes. We take on estate and external works across London, including Brent, Haringey, Hertsmere and Camden, and in every other UK nation.