Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment · London
Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Lewisham
If a scheme in Lewisham needs refurbishment, we can phase the works so residents keep the facilities they rely on.
We take on supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Lewisham for the London Borough of Lewisham, housing associations and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. The London Borough of Lewisham still owns about 14,116 council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Lewisham at a glance
- Council
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Region
- London
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Approx. council homes
- 14,116 (2020)
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 305,309 (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 Lewisham?
The London Borough of Lewisham still owns council homes in Lewisham and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 14,116 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 Lewisham?
- Flat refurbishment between and during tenancies
- Communal lounges, kitchens and laundries
- Corridors, handrails, flooring and lighting for accessibility
- Accessible bathrooms and level-access showers
- Dementia-friendly finishes where specified

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 Lewisham?
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 Lewisham?
Our guide range for a major void in Lewisham 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 Lewisham
Does the London Borough of Lewisham still own council homes?
The London Borough of Lewisham still owns council homes in Lewisham and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 14,116 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Which housing standard applies in Lewisham?
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.
Do you also work near Lewisham?
Yes. We take on supported and sheltered housing refurbishment across London, including Southwark, Greenwich, Lambeth and Tower Hamlets, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Lewisham
- Aids and adaptations
- Window and door replacement
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Housing disrepair works
- Cyclical and external decoration
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- External wall insulation
- Whole-house retrofit
- Fire stopping and compartmentation