Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · West Midlands
Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Tamworth
We refurbish acquired and leased homes in Tamworth so they are safe, warm and ready for the households who need them.
Social landlords in Tamworth can appoint us for acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. Tamworth Borough Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
Tamworth at a glance
- Council
- Tamworth Borough Council
- Region
- West Midlands
- County
- Staffordshire
- 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
- 76,864 (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 Tamworth?
Tamworth Borough Council still owns council homes in Tamworth 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 Tamworth?
- 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
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 Tamworth?
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 Tamworth?
Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Tamworth 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 Tamworth
Does Tamworth Borough Council still own council homes?
Tamworth Borough Council still owns council homes in Tamworth 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.
Do you also work near Tamworth?
Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across the West Midlands, including North Warwickshire, Lichfield, Hinckley and Bosworth and Nuneaton and Bedworth, and in every other UK nation.
Which housing standard applies in Tamworth?
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.
Other works we carry out in Tamworth
- Cyclical and external decoration
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Housing disrepair works
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Communal area refurbishment
- Void property works
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Damp and mould remediation
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation