Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment · East Midlands

Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in North East Derbyshire

Works in supported housing in North East Derbyshire need careful planning with scheme managers and support providers. That planning is part of our service.

Social landlords in North East Derbyshire can appoint us for supported and sheltered housing refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. Council homes here are owned by North East Derbyshire District Council and managed by Rykneld Homes. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

North East Derbyshire at a glance

Council: North East Derbyshire District Council
Region: East Midlands
County: Derbyshire
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by Rykneld Homes
Approx. council homes: 7,600 (2026)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 102,216 (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 North East Derbyshire?

North East Derbyshire District Council owns its council homes, which are managed on its behalf by Rykneld Homes, an arm's-length management organisation (ALMO). The latest published figure we found is about 7,600 council homes (2026). Housing associations own further social homes in North East Derbyshire.

What do we cover in North East Derbyshire?

Flat refurbishment between and during tenancies
Communal lounges, kitchens and laundries
Corridors, handrails, flooring and lighting for accessibility
Accessible bathrooms and level-access showers
Coordination with warden-call and alarm system providers

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 North East Derbyshire?

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 North East Derbyshire?

Our guide range for a major void in North East Derbyshire 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 North East Derbyshire

Does North East Derbyshire District Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near North East Derbyshire?

Yes. We take on supported and sheltered housing refurbishment across the East Midlands, including Chesterfield, Bolsover, Mansfield and Ashfield, and in every other UK nation.

Which housing standard applies in North East Derbyshire?