Estate and external works in Brent

Social landlords in Brent can appoint us for estate and external works, from a single home to a programme. The London Borough of Brent still owns about 8,231 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Brent at a glance

Council: London Borough of Brent
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 8,231 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 327,753 (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 Brent?

The London Borough of Brent still owns council homes in Brent and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 8,231 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Brent?

Bin stores and cycle stores
Parking areas and surfacing
Surface water drainage and gullies
External lighting coordination
Soft landscaping and planting

Estate and external works in a social home

How do we deliver it?

We phase external works to keep a safe route home for residents, and we tell them before each phase begins.

Which rules apply in Brent?

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 Brent?

We price estate and external works in Brent 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 Brent

Does the London Borough of Brent still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Brent?

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 estate and external works in Brent as a subcontractor?

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