Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · North West

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in St. Helens

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

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

St. Helens at a glance

Council: St Helens Council
Region: North West
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 181,095 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.01 (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 St. Helens?

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

What do we cover in St. Helens?

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
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 St. Helens?

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 St. Helens?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in St. Helens is £8,100–£25,250 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.01 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.01–1.02); 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 St. Helens

Does St Helens Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near St. Helens?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across the North West, including Knowsley, Wigan, Warrington and Halton, and in every other UK nation.

Can you take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in St. Helens as a subcontractor?

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