Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · London

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Hounslow

We refurbish acquired and leased homes in Hounslow so they are safe, warm and ready for the households who need them.

Social landlords in Hounslow can appoint us for acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. The London Borough of Hounslow still owns about 13,178 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Hounslow at a glance

Council: London Borough of Hounslow
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 13,178 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 271,767 (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 Hounslow?

The London Borough of Hounslow still owns council homes in Hounslow and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 13,178 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 Hounslow?

Electrical and gas safety, alarms and fire safety items
Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and decoration to your standard
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?

We hand over with everything your housing officer needs on the first day: certificates, photos, meter readings and keys.

Which rules apply in Hounslow?

The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 require social landlords in England to fit a smoke alarm on every storey with living accommodation, a carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a fixed combustion appliance (excluding gas cookers), and to repair or replace faulty alarms once reported.

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

What does acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment cost in Hounslow?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Hounslow 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 Hounslow

Does the London Borough of Hounslow still own council homes?

Do you also work near Hounslow?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across London, including Richmond upon Thames, Ealing, Spelthorne and Hillingdon, and in every other UK nation.

Which housing standard applies in Hounslow?

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.