Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · South East

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Dover

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

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

Dover at a glance

Council: Dover District Council
Region: South East
County: Kent
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 118,514 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.10 (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 Dover?

Dover District Council still owns council homes in Dover and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Dover?

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 Dover?

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 Dover?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Dover is £8,800–£27,500 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.10 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.05–1.15); 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 Dover

Does Dover District Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Dover?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across the South East, including Canterbury, Thanet, Folkestone and Hythe and Ashford, and in every other UK nation.

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

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