Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment · South West

Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment in Torridge

If a scheme in Torridge needs refurbishment, we can phase the works so residents keep the facilities they rely on.

Social landlords in Torridge can appoint us for supported and sheltered housing refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Torridge belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Torridge at a glance

Council: Torridge District Council
Region: South West
County: Devon
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 68,719 (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 Torridge?

Most social homes in Torridge are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Torridge District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Torridge?

Flat refurbishment between and during tenancies
Corridors, handrails, flooring and lighting for accessibility
Coordination with warden-call and alarm system providers
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 Torridge?

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 Torridge?

Our guide range for a major void in Torridge 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 Torridge

Does Torridge District Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Torridge?

Yes. We take on supported and sheltered housing refurbishment across the South West, including West Devon, North Devon, Mid Devon and Teignbridge, and in every other UK nation.

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

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