Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · South East

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Thanet

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

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Thanet is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Thanet District Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Thanet at a glance

Council: Thanet 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: 141,458 (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 Thanet?

Thanet District Council still owns council homes in Thanet 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 Thanet?

Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and decoration to your standard
Damp, mould, ventilation and insulation improvements
Security: locks, door entry and window restrictors
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?

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 Thanet?

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 Thanet?

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

Does Thanet District Council still own council homes?

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

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Thanet 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 Thanet?

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