Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment · East of England

Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Castle Point

If a scheme in Castle Point needs refurbishment, we can phase the works so residents keep the facilities they rely on.

Social landlords in Castle Point can appoint us for supported and sheltered housing refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. Castle Point Borough Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Castle Point at a glance

Council: Castle Point Borough Council
Region: East of England
County: Essex
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 90,524 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.04 (our estimate)

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 Castle Point?

Castle Point Borough Council still owns council homes in Castle Point and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Castle Point?

Flat refurbishment between and during tenancies
Communal lounges, kitchens and laundries
Corridors, handrails, flooring and lighting for accessibility
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?

Before work starts, we agree a plan with the scheme manager: working hours, quiet times, routes and how we will communicate with residents.

Which rules apply in Castle Point?

Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres high, communal fire doors must be checked every three months and flat entrance doors every year on a best-endeavours basis. The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that flat entrance doors fall under the Fire Safety Order.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about supported and sheltered housing refurbishment

What does supported and sheltered housing refurbishment cost in Castle Point?

Our guide range for a major void in Castle Point is £6,250–£15,600 per void. That is the UK range of £6,000–£15,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.04 (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 supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Castle Point

Does Castle Point Borough Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Castle Point?

Yes. We take on supported and sheltered housing refurbishment across the East of England, including Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Medway and Thurrock, and in every other UK nation.

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

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