Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment · East Midlands

Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Rutland

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

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

Rutland at a glance

Council: Rutland County Council
Region: East Midlands
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 40,476 (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 Rutland?

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

What do we cover in Rutland?

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

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 Rutland?

Our guide range for a major void in Rutland 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 Rutland

Does Rutland County Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Rutland?

Yes. We take on supported and sheltered housing refurbishment across the East Midlands, including Melton, South Kesteven, North Northamptonshire and Harborough, and in every other UK nation.

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

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