Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · Scotland

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in West Dunbartonshire

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

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

West Dunbartonshire at a glance

Council: West Dunbartonshire 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: 88,340 (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 West Dunbartonshire?

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

What do we cover in West Dunbartonshire?

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
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 West Dunbartonshire?

The Scottish Housing Quality Standard requires an EICR at least every five years. The Scottish Housing Regulator has treated homes without a valid report as failing the standard since the 2021/22 return.

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

What does acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment cost in West Dunbartonshire?

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

Does West Dunbartonshire Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in West Dunbartonshire?

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.

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

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