Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment · East of England

Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Chelmsford

We refurbish sheltered, extra care and supported housing schemes in Chelmsford while residents and staff carry on with daily life.

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

Chelmsford at a glance

Council: Chelmsford City Council
Region: East of England
County: Essex
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 179,549 (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 Chelmsford?

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

What do we cover in Chelmsford?

Flat refurbishment between and during tenancies
Communal lounges, kitchens and laundries
Accessible bathrooms and level-access showers
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 Chelmsford?

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 Chelmsford?

Our guide range for a major void in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford

Does Chelmsford City Council still own council homes?

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

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

Do you also work near Chelmsford?

Yes. We take on supported and sheltered housing refurbishment across the East of England, including Basildon, Brentwood, Maldon and Castle Point, and in every other UK nation.