Kitchen replacement programmes · Scotland

Kitchen replacement programmes in West Lothian

Kitchen replacement programmes in West Lothian succeed or fail on resident liaison. We plan each home so the kitchen is out of use for as short a time as possible.

Social landlords in West Lothian can appoint us for kitchen replacement, 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?

Survey, layout drawing and resident choice of finishes within your range
Electrical work to current regulations, with certification
Plumbing, waste and gas connections (gas work by Gas Safe registered engineers, confirmed in writing before appointment)
Units, worktops, sink, tiling, extract and lighting
Resident liaison and temporary cooking facilities where needed

Kitchen replacement programmes in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Every kitchen closes with a resident walk-round, certificates and photos, which gives you clean data for your asset records.

Which rules apply in West Lothian?

In Scotland, electrical work must meet the building standards and BS 7671. We confirm for your project whether a building warrant is needed.

SHQS (Scotland) · More about kitchen replacement

What does kitchen replacement cost in West Lothian?

Our guide range for a kitchen in a replacement programme in West Lothian is £4,850–£9,700 per kitchen. That is the UK range of £5,000–£10,000 (derived from published totals) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (our own estimate); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.

Questions about kitchen replacement 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 kitchen replacement 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 kitchen replacement, working under their systems and their client's specification.

Which housing standard applies in West Lothian?

Social landlords in Scotland must meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, with energy efficiency rules (EESSH2) under review ahead of a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard.