Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · South East

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Reigate and Banstead

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

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Reigate and Banstead is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Most social homes in Reigate and Banstead belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.

Reigate and Banstead at a glance

Council: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Region: South East
County: Surrey
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 149,243 (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 Reigate and Banstead?

Most social homes in Reigate and Banstead are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Reigate and Banstead Borough Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Reigate and Banstead?

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?

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 Reigate and Banstead?

Gas work done for payment must be carried out by a member of the Gas Safe Register (Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998). Landlords must have each gas appliance and flue checked at least every 12 months and give the record to the tenant within 28 days.

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

What does acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment cost in Reigate and Banstead?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Reigate and Banstead 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 Reigate and Banstead

Does Reigate and Banstead Borough Council still own council homes?

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

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Reigate and Banstead 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 Reigate and Banstead?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across the South East, including Mole Valley, Epsom and Ewell, Tandridge and Sutton, and in every other UK nation.