Estate and external works · Scotland
Estate and external works in West Lothian
We deliver estate and external works in West Lothian for social landlords, from fencing and paving to bin stores and drainage.
Social landlords in West Lothian can appoint us for estate and external works, from a single home to a programme. West Lothian Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Scottish Housing Quality Standard and to your own specification.
West Lothian at a glance
- Council
- West Lothian Council
- Nation
- Scotland
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Housing standard
- SHQS (Scotland)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
- Population
- 183,820 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 0.97 (our estimate)
Council housing status from published stock transfer histories (6 transfer and 26 stock-holding councils), not yet checked against Scottish Government tables. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.
Who owns the social homes in West Lothian?
West Lothian Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in West Lothian, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in West Lothian?
- Paths, paving and dropped kerbs
- Bin stores and cycle stores
- Parking areas and surfacing
- External lighting coordination
- Soft landscaping and planting
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 West Lothian?
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.
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What do estate and external works cost in West Lothian?
We price estate and external works in West Lothian 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 West Lothian
Does West Lothian Council still own council homes?
West Lothian Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in West Lothian, and we can work for both.
Can you take on estate and external works in West Lothian as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in West Lothian 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 West Lothian?
Yes. We take on estate and external works across Scotland, including Edinburgh, Falkirk, North Lanarkshire and Midlothian, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in West Lothian
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Responsive repairs
- External wall insulation
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Communal area refurbishment
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Cyclical and external decoration
- Window and door replacement
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Aids and adaptations