Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · South West

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Swindon

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

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

Swindon at a glance

Council: Swindon Borough Council
Region: South West
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: 222,881 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (our estimate)

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 Swindon?

Swindon Borough Council still owns council homes in Swindon 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 Swindon?

Electrical and gas safety, alarms and fire safety items
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 Swindon?

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 Swindon?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Swindon is £8,150–£25,500 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (our own estimate); 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 Swindon

Does Swindon Borough Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Swindon?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across the South West, including the Vale of White Horse, Cotswold, West Berkshire and Wiltshire, and in every other UK nation.

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

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