Brickwork, pointing and render repairs · London
Brickwork, pointing and render repairs in Kensington and Chelsea
From repointing a terrace to replacing failed lintels, we carry out brickwork and render repairs in Kensington and Chelsea.
Brickwork, pointing and render repairs in Kensington and Chelsea are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea still owns about 6,877 council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Kensington and Chelsea at a glance
- Council
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
- Region
- London
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Approx. council homes
- 6,877 (2020)
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 156,864 (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 Kensington and Chelsea?
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea still owns council homes in Kensington and Chelsea and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 6,877 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 Kensington and Chelsea?
- Brick and stone replacement and indent repairs
- Render repairs, re-rendering and through-coloured render
- Crack stitching and helical bar repairs to an engineer's design
- Damp-proof course and ground level corrections
- Scaffold, access and protection

How do we deliver it?
While the scaffold is up we look at everything in reach (gutters, fascias, chimneys, window heads) and report it, so you can decide whether to add it before access is lost.
Which rules apply in Kensington and Chelsea?
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.
Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about brickwork, pointing and render repairs
What do brickwork, pointing and render repairs cost in Kensington and Chelsea?
We price brickwork, pointing and render repairs in Kensington and Chelsea after a survey rather than from a guide range, because the wall area, the mortar needed and access vary from building to building. Send us the details and we will arrange a visit.
Questions about brickwork, pointing and render repairs in Kensington and Chelsea
Does the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea still own council homes?
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea still owns council homes in Kensington and Chelsea and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 6,877 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Do you also work near Kensington and Chelsea?
Yes. We take on brickwork, pointing and render repairs across London, including Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster, Wandsworth and Camden, and in every other UK nation.
Can you take on brickwork, pointing and render repairs in Kensington and Chelsea as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Kensington and Chelsea can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for brickwork, pointing and render repairs, working under their systems and their client's specification.
Other works we carry out in Kensington and Chelsea
- Housing disrepair works
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Responsive repairs
- Window and door replacement
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Aids and adaptations
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Estate and external works
- Roofing and rainwater goods