Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · West Midlands

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Sandwell

Councils and housing associations acquiring homes in Sandwell can use us to survey, price and refurbish them to a move-in date.

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

Sandwell at a glance

Council: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Region: West Midlands
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: 329,042 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.97 (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 Sandwell?

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council still owns council homes in Sandwell 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 Sandwell?

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
Furnishing coordination where your scheme includes it

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in a social home

How do we deliver it?

We hand over with everything your housing officer needs on the first day: certificates, photos, meter readings and keys.

Which rules apply in Sandwell?

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 Sandwell?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Sandwell is £7,750–£24,250 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.95–1.00); 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 Sandwell

Does Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Sandwell?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across the West Midlands, including Dudley, Birmingham, Walsall and Wolverhampton, and in every other UK nation.

Which housing standard applies in Sandwell?

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.