Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment · South East
Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Thanet
If a scheme in Thanet needs refurbishment, we can phase the works so residents keep the facilities they rely on.
Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Thanet is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Thanet District Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Thanet at a glance
- Council
- Thanet District Council
- Region
- South East
- County
- Kent
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 141,458 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.10 (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 Thanet?
Thanet District Council still owns council homes in Thanet and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Thanet?
- Flat refurbishment between and during tenancies
- Communal lounges, kitchens and laundries
- Accessible bathrooms and level-access showers
- Coordination with warden-call and alarm system providers
- Fire safety items in communal areas
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 Thanet?
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 Thanet?
Our guide range for a major void in Thanet is £6,600–£16,500 per void. That is the UK range of £6,000–£15,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.10 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.05–1.15); 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 Thanet
Does Thanet District Council still own council homes?
Thanet District Council still owns council homes in Thanet and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Can you take on supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Thanet as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Thanet 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 Thanet?
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.
Other works we carry out in Thanet
- Void property works
- Communal area refurbishment
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- External wall insulation
- Aids and adaptations
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Housing disrepair works
- Fire stopping and compartmentation