Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · South East

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Wokingham

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

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

Wokingham at a glance

Council: Wokingham Borough Council
Region: South East
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: 173,945 (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 Wokingham?

Wokingham Borough Council still owns council homes in Wokingham 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 Wokingham?

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?

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 Wokingham?

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 Wokingham?

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

Does Wokingham Borough Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Wokingham?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across the South East, including Reading, Bracknell Forest, Windsor and Maidenhead and Hart, and in every other UK nation.

Which housing standard applies in Wokingham?

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.