Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment · South West
Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Cheltenham
If a scheme in Cheltenham needs refurbishment, we can phase the works so residents keep the facilities they rely on.
Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Cheltenham is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Cheltenham Borough Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Cheltenham at a glance
- Council
- Cheltenham Borough Council
- Region
- South West
- County
- Gloucestershire
- 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
- 116,043 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.02 (our estimate)
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 Cheltenham?
Cheltenham Borough Council still owns council homes in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham?
- Corridors, handrails, flooring and lighting for accessibility
- Accessible bathrooms and level-access showers
- Coordination with warden-call and alarm system providers
- 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 Cheltenham?
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 Cheltenham?
Our guide range for a major void in Cheltenham is £6,100–£15,300 per void. That is the UK range of £6,000–£15,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (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 Cheltenham
Does Cheltenham Borough Council still own council homes?
Cheltenham Borough Council still owns council homes in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Cheltenham can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for supported and sheltered housing refurbishment, working under their systems and their client's specification.
Do you also work near Cheltenham?
Yes. We take on supported and sheltered housing refurbishment across the South West, including Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Cotswold and Stroud, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Cheltenham
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Housing disrepair works
- Responsive repairs
- Window and door replacement
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Damp and mould remediation
- Fire door installation and remediation
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- External wall insulation
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works