Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · South East

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Guildford

Councils and housing associations acquiring homes in Guildford can use us to survey, price and refurbish them to a move-in date.

Social landlords in Guildford can appoint us for acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. Guildford Borough Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Guildford at a glance

Council: Guildford Borough Council
Region: South East
County: Surrey
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: 150,352 (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 Guildford?

Guildford Borough Council still owns council homes in Guildford 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 Guildford?

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
Furnishing coordination where your scheme includes it

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in a social home

How do we deliver it?

We hand over with everything your housing officer needs on the first day: certificates, photos, meter readings and keys.

Which rules apply in Guildford?

Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.

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

What does acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment cost in Guildford?

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

Does Guildford Borough Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Guildford?

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

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