Whole-house retrofit · East of England

Whole-house retrofit in South Cambridgeshire

Social landlords in South Cambridgeshire can use us to deliver retrofit measures towards their EPC and net zero targets, with the evidence funders ask for.

Social landlords in South Cambridgeshire can appoint us for whole-house retrofit, from a single home to a programme. South Cambridgeshire District Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

South Cambridgeshire at a glance

Council: South Cambridgeshire District Council
Region: East of England
County: Cambridgeshire
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: 160,904 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.04 (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 South Cambridgeshire?

South Cambridgeshire District Council still owns council homes in South Cambridgeshire 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 South Cambridgeshire?

Coordination with your retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator
Fabric measures: external, internal and cavity wall insulation, loft and floor insulation
Windows and doors, draught-proofing and airtightness details
Resident liaison through a disruptive programme
Handover data for lodgement and post-installation evaluation

How do we deliver it?

We do not treat a measure in isolation. If the design adds insulation and airtightness, we make sure the ventilation upgrade is in the same programme, because condensation is the most common retrofit failure.

Which rules apply in South Cambridgeshire?

PAS 2035:2023 sets the whole-house retrofit process (assessment, coordination, design, installation and evaluation), and PAS 2030:2023 covers installation. Most government-backed retrofit schemes require both, with TrustMark lodgement.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about whole-house retrofit

What does whole-house retrofit cost in South Cambridgeshire?

Our guide range for whole-house retrofit towards EPC C in South Cambridgeshire is £14,050–£24,550 per home. That is the UK range of £13,500–£23,600 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.04 (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 whole-house retrofit in South Cambridgeshire

Does South Cambridgeshire District Council still own council homes?

Can you take on whole-house retrofit in South Cambridgeshire as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in South Cambridgeshire can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for whole-house retrofit, working under their systems and their client's specification.

Which housing standard applies in South Cambridgeshire?

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.