Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · Wales

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Wrexham

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

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

Wrexham at a glance

Council: Wrexham County Borough Council
Nation: Wales
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: WHQS 2023 (Wales)
Damp and mould timescales: No timescale law found
Population: 136,055 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.93 (VOA 2026)

Council housing status from published stock transfer histories (11 transfer and 11 stock-retaining councils), not yet checked against StatsWales tables. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Wrexham?

Wrexham County Borough Council is one of the 11 Welsh councils that kept their homes rather than transferring them. Housing associations also own social homes in Wrexham, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Wrexham?

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
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 Wrexham?

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.

WHQS 2023 (Wales) · More about acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment

What does acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment cost in Wrexham?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Wrexham is £7,450–£23,250 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.93 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.88–0.98); 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 Wrexham

Does Wrexham County Borough Council still own council homes?

Wrexham County Borough Council is one of the 11 Welsh councils that kept their homes rather than transferring them. Housing associations also own social homes in Wrexham, and we can work for both.

Which housing standard applies in Wrexham?

Social landlords in Wales work to the Welsh Housing Quality Standard 2023, which has applied since 1 April 2024, with all homes to comply by 31 March 2034.

Do you also work near Wrexham?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across Wales, including Denbighshire, Flintshire, Conwy and Gwynedd, and in every other UK nation.