Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment · London

Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Camden

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

Social landlords in Camden can appoint us for supported and sheltered housing refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. The London Borough of Camden still owns about 23,226 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Camden at a glance

Council: London Borough of Camden
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 23,226 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 279,516 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.22 (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 Camden?

The London Borough of Camden still owns council homes in Camden and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 23,226 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Camden?

Flat refurbishment between and during tenancies
Corridors, handrails, flooring and lighting for accessibility
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?

We plan and phase communal works to keep a lounge, a kitchen and accessible bathrooms available.

Which rules apply in Camden?

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 Camden?

Our guide range for a major void in Camden is £7,300–£18,300 per void. That is the UK range of £6,000–£15,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.22 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: inner London 1.17–1.32, outer London 1.08–1.26); 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 Camden

Does the London Borough of Camden still own council homes?

Do you also work near Camden?

Yes. We take on supported and sheltered housing refurbishment across London, including Islington, Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and the City of London, and in every other UK nation.

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

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