Whole-house retrofit · Scotland

Whole-house retrofit in East Ayrshire

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

Whole-house retrofit in East Ayrshire is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. East Ayrshire Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

East Ayrshire at a glance

Council: East Ayrshire Council
Nation: Scotland
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: SHQS (Scotland)
Damp and mould timescales: Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
Population: 121,600 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.97 (our estimate)

Council housing status from published stock transfer histories (6 transfer and 26 stock-holding councils), not yet checked against Scottish Government tables. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in East Ayrshire?

East Ayrshire Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in East Ayrshire, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in East Ayrshire?

Coordination with your retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator
Fabric measures: external, internal and cavity wall insulation, loft and floor insulation
Ventilation upgrades to match the improved airtightness
Heating: heat pumps, controls and emitters where specified
Solar PV where it is part of the design

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 East Ayrshire?

In Scotland, building work, conversion or demolition needs a building warrant unless it is exempt, with a completion certificate at the end. The council's building standards service is the verifier.

SHQS (Scotland) · More about whole-house retrofit

What does whole-house retrofit cost in East Ayrshire?

Our guide range for whole-house retrofit towards EPC C in East Ayrshire is £13,100–£22,900 per home. That is the UK range of £13,500–£23,600 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (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 East Ayrshire

Does East Ayrshire Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in East Ayrshire?

Social landlords in Scotland must meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, with energy efficiency rules (EESSH2) under review ahead of a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard.

Can you take on whole-house retrofit in East Ayrshire as a subcontractor?

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