Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment · London

Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Newham

Social landlords in Newham can use us to refurbish flats, communal areas and accessible facilities in supported and sheltered schemes.

We take on supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Newham for the London Borough of Newham, housing associations and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. The London Borough of Newham still owns about 15,313 council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Newham at a glance

Council: London Borough of Newham
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 15,313 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 355,266 (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 Newham?

The London Borough of Newham still owns council homes in Newham and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 15,313 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 Newham?

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 Newham?

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 Newham?

Our guide range for a major void in Newham 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 Newham

Does the London Borough of Newham still own council homes?

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

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

Which housing standard applies in Newham?