Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · East of England

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Basildon

Councils and housing associations acquiring homes in Basildon can use us to survey, price and refurbish them to a move-in date.

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Basildon is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Basildon Borough Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Basildon at a glance

Council: Basildon Borough Council
Region: East of England
County: Essex
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: 187,558 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.04 (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 Basildon?

Basildon Borough Council still owns council homes in Basildon 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 Basildon?

Condition survey on purchase or lease, with a costed scope
Electrical and gas safety, alarms and fire safety items
Damp, mould, ventilation and insulation improvements
Furnishing coordination where your scheme includes it
Handover pack with certificates, photos and inventory

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in a social home

How do we deliver it?

An acquired home is an unknown quantity until it is opened up, so our first survey is thorough and our scope lists what we could and could not see.

Which rules apply in Basildon?

Since 1 December 2025 (new tenancies) and 1 May 2026 (existing tenancies), social landlords in England must have electrical installations inspected at least every five years and complete remedial work within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so. Electrical equipment the landlord supplies must also be checked at least every five years.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment

What does acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment cost in Basildon?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Basildon is £8,300–£26,000 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.04 (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 acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Basildon

Does Basildon Borough Council still own council homes?

Can you take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Basildon as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Basildon can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment, working under their systems and their client's specification.

Which housing standard applies in Basildon?

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.