Estate and external works in Havering

Social landlords in Havering can appoint us for estate and external works, from a single home to a programme. The London Borough of Havering still owns about 9,248 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Havering at a glance

Council: London Borough of Havering
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 9,248 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 260,651 (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 Havering?

The London Borough of Havering still owns council homes in Havering and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 9,248 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 Havering?

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?

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

Which rules apply in Havering?

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 Havering?

We price estate and external works in Havering 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 Havering

Does the London Borough of Havering still own council homes?

Do you also work near Havering?

Yes. We take on estate and external works across London, including Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge, Brentwood and Thurrock, and in every other UK nation.

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

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