Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · Northern Ireland

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Lisburn and Castlereagh

Acquisition programmes in Lisburn and Castlereagh need fast, accurate surveys and a contractor who can work to fixed dates. That is what we offer.

Social landlords in Lisburn and Castlereagh can appoint us for acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. Social homes in Lisburn and Castlereagh are owned by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and housing associations. We work to the Northern Ireland Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Lisburn and Castlereagh at a glance

Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Nation: Northern Ireland
Council homes: Housing Executive and housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (NI)
Damp and mould timescales: No timescale law found
Population: 146,452 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.90 (our estimate)

In Northern Ireland the Housing Executive, not the council, is the public landlord. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Lisburn and Castlereagh?

In Northern Ireland, councils are not housing authorities. Social homes in Lisburn and Castlereagh are owned by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and by registered housing associations, which are regulated by the Department for Communities.

What do we cover in Lisburn and Castlereagh?

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
Security: locks, door entry and window restrictors
Handover pack with certificates, photos and inventory

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 Lisburn and Castlereagh?

Northern Ireland has its own housing and safety rules. We confirm the electrical inspection and remedial requirements for your homes in writing before appointment.

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

What does acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment cost in Lisburn and Castlereagh?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Lisburn and Castlereagh is £7,200–£22,500 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.90 (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 Lisburn and Castlereagh

Who is the social landlord in Lisburn and Castlereagh?

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

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Lisburn and Castlereagh 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 Lisburn and Castlereagh?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Ards and North Down and Newry, Mourne and Down, and in every other UK nation.