Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · London
Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Harrow
Acquisition programmes in Harrow need fast, accurate surveys and a contractor who can work to fixed dates. That is what we offer.
Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Harrow is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. The London Borough of Harrow still owns about 4,824 council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Harrow at a glance
- Council
- London Borough of Harrow
- Region
- London
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Approx. council homes
- 4,824 (2020)
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 252,338 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.22 (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 Harrow?
The London Borough of Harrow still owns council homes in Harrow and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 4,824 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Harrow?
- Condition survey on purchase or lease, with a costed scope
- Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and decoration to your standard
- Security: locks, door entry and window restrictors
- Furnishing coordination where your scheme includes it
- Handover pack with certificates, photos and inventory

How do we deliver it?
Because move-in dates are often fixed by a placement, we programme the work backwards and order long-lead items such as kitchens on approval of the scope.
Which rules apply in Harrow?
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 acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
What does acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment cost in Harrow?
Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Harrow is £9,750–£30,500 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.22 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: inner London 1.17–1.32, outer London 1.08–1.26); 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 Harrow
Does the London Borough of Harrow still own council homes?
The London Borough of Harrow still owns council homes in Harrow and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 4,824 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Can you take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Harrow as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Harrow can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment, working under their systems and their client's specification.
Do you also work near Harrow?
Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across London, including Brent, Ealing, Watford and Barnet, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Harrow
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Damp and mould remediation
- Aids and adaptations
- Estate and external works
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Cyclical and external decoration
- Responsive repairs
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs