Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · Scotland

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in East Lothian

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

We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in East Lothian for East Lothian Council, housing associations and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. East Lothian Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

East Lothian at a glance

Council: East Lothian Council
Nation: Scotland
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: SHQS (Scotland)
Damp and mould timescales: Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
Population: 107,900 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.97 (our estimate)

Council housing status from published stock transfer histories (6 transfer and 26 stock-holding councils), not yet checked against Scottish Government tables. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in East Lothian?

East Lothian Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in East Lothian, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in East Lothian?

Condition survey on purchase or lease, with a costed scope
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?

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 East Lothian?

Social landlords in Scotland must meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, with energy efficiency rules (EESSH2) under review ahead of a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard.

SHQS (Scotland) · More about acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment

What does acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment cost in East Lothian?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in East Lothian is £7,750–£24,250 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (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 East Lothian

Does East Lothian Council still own council homes?

East Lothian Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in East Lothian, and we can work for both.

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

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in East Lothian 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 East Lothian?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across Scotland, including Midlothian, Edinburgh, Fife and the Scottish Borders, and in every other UK nation.