Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment · Scotland
Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Aberdeenshire
Social landlords in Aberdeenshire can use us to refurbish flats, communal areas and accessible facilities in supported and sheltered schemes.
Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Aberdeenshire is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Aberdeenshire Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Aberdeenshire at a glance
- Council
- Aberdeenshire Council
- Nation
- Scotland
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Housing standard
- SHQS (Scotland)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
- Population
- 260,780 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 0.97 (our estimate)
Council housing status from published stock transfer histories (6 transfer and 26 stock-holding councils), not yet checked against Scottish Government tables. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.
Who owns the social homes in Aberdeenshire?
Aberdeenshire Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Aberdeenshire, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Aberdeenshire?
- 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

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 Aberdeenshire?
Social landlords in Scotland must meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, with energy efficiency rules (EESSH2) under review ahead of a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard.
SHQS (Scotland) · More about supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
What does supported and sheltered housing refurbishment cost in Aberdeenshire?
Our guide range for a major void in Aberdeenshire is £5,800–£14,550 per void. That is the UK range of £6,000–£15,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (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 Aberdeenshire
Does Aberdeenshire Council still own council homes?
Aberdeenshire Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Aberdeenshire, and we can work for both.
Which housing standard applies in Aberdeenshire?
Social landlords in Scotland must meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, with energy efficiency rules (EESSH2) under review ahead of a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard.
Do you also work near Aberdeenshire?
Yes. We take on supported and sheltered housing refurbishment across Scotland, including Aberdeen, Moray, Angus and Dundee, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Aberdeenshire
- Communal area refurbishment
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Whole-house retrofit
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Responsive repairs
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Fire door installation and remediation
- Damp and mould remediation