Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · London

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Lewisham

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

We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Lewisham for the London Borough of Lewisham, housing associations and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. The London Borough of Lewisham still owns about 14,116 council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Lewisham at a glance

Council: London Borough of Lewisham
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 14,116 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 305,309 (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 Lewisham?

The London Borough of Lewisham still owns council homes in Lewisham and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 14,116 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 Lewisham?

Condition survey on purchase or lease, with a costed scope
Electrical and gas safety, alarms and fire safety items
Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and decoration to your standard
Damp, mould, ventilation and insulation improvements
Security: locks, door entry and window restrictors

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in a social home

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 Lewisham?

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 Lewisham?

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

Does the London Borough of Lewisham still own council homes?

Do you also work near Lewisham?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across London, including Southwark, Greenwich, Lambeth and Tower Hamlets, and in every other UK nation.

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

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