Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment · East Midlands

Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Harborough

Social landlords in Harborough can use us to refurbish flats, communal areas and accessible facilities in supported and sheltered schemes.

Social landlords in Harborough can appoint us for supported and sheltered housing refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Harborough belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Harborough at a glance

Council: Harborough District Council
Region: East Midlands
County: Leicestershire
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 95,537 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (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 Harborough?

Most social homes in Harborough are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Harborough District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Harborough?

Communal lounges, kitchens and laundries
Accessible bathrooms and level-access showers
Coordination with warden-call and alarm system providers
Fire safety items in communal areas
Dementia-friendly finishes where specified

Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Operatives are briefed on the setting, including how to behave around residents with dementia or other support needs.

Which rules apply in Harborough?

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 supported and sheltered housing refurbishment

What does supported and sheltered housing refurbishment cost in Harborough?

Our guide range for a major void in Harborough is £6,100–£15,300 per void. That is the UK range of £6,000–£15,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.01–1.07); 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 supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Harborough

Does Harborough District Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Harborough?

Yes. We take on supported and sheltered housing refurbishment across the East Midlands, including Oadby and Wigston, Leicester, Blaby and Charnwood, and in every other UK nation.

Can you take on supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Harborough as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Harborough can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for supported and sheltered housing refurbishment, working under their systems and their client's specification.