Whole-house retrofit · East Midlands
Whole-house retrofit in West Northamptonshire
Social landlords in West Northamptonshire can use us to deliver retrofit measures towards their EPC and net zero targets, with the evidence funders ask for.
We take on whole-house retrofit in West Northamptonshire for West Northamptonshire Council, Northamptonshire Partnership Homes, housing associations and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. Council homes here are owned by West Northamptonshire Council and managed by Northamptonshire Partnership Homes.
West Northamptonshire at a glance
- Council
- West Northamptonshire Council
- Region
- East Midlands
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by Northamptonshire Partnership Homes
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 406,733 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.02 (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 West Northamptonshire?
West Northamptonshire Council owns its council homes, which are managed on its behalf by Northamptonshire Partnership Homes, an arm's-length management organisation (ALMO). Housing associations own further social homes in West Northamptonshire. The council has announced plans to bring the management of its homes back in-house by April 2027.
What do we cover in West Northamptonshire?
- Coordination with your retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator
- Windows and doors, draught-proofing and airtightness details
- Ventilation upgrades to match the improved airtightness
- Heating: heat pumps, controls and emitters where specified
- Resident liaison through a disruptive programme

How do we deliver it?
Photo evidence is taken at each stage of each measure, including the details that end up hidden behind finishes, because funding audits usually ask for it.
Which rules apply in West Northamptonshire?
Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 (£1.29bn for 2025–2028, plus up to £295m more for 2026/27) requires delivery under PAS 2035/2030, TrustMark-registered installers and, for heat pumps and solar, MCS certification. The fund is closed to new applications.
Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about whole-house retrofit
What does whole-house retrofit cost in West Northamptonshire?
Our guide range for whole-house retrofit towards EPC C in West Northamptonshire is £13,750–£24,050 per home. That is the UK range of £13,500–£23,600 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.01–1.07); 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 whole-house retrofit in West Northamptonshire
Does West Northamptonshire Council still own council homes?
West Northamptonshire Council owns its council homes, which are managed on its behalf by Northamptonshire Partnership Homes, an arm's-length management organisation (ALMO). Housing associations own further social homes in West Northamptonshire. The council has announced plans to bring the management of its homes back in-house by April 2027.
Can you take on whole-house retrofit in West Northamptonshire as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in West Northamptonshire can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for whole-house retrofit, working under their systems and their client's specification.
Do you also work near West Northamptonshire?
Yes. We take on whole-house retrofit across the East Midlands, including Milton Keynes, Rugby, Cherwell and Harborough, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in West Northamptonshire
- Housing disrepair works
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Aids and adaptations
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Estate and external works
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Void property works
- Window and door replacement
- Fire door installation and remediation
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment