Whole-house retrofit · Scotland
Whole-house retrofit in South Lanarkshire
Social landlords in South Lanarkshire can use us to deliver retrofit measures towards their EPC and net zero targets, with the evidence funders ask for.
Whole-house retrofit in South Lanarkshire is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. South Lanarkshire Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
South Lanarkshire at a glance
- Council
- South Lanarkshire 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
- 320,820 (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 South Lanarkshire?
South Lanarkshire Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in South Lanarkshire, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in South Lanarkshire?
- Fabric measures: external, internal and cavity wall insulation, loft and floor insulation
- Windows and doors, draught-proofing and airtightness details
- Ventilation upgrades to match the improved airtightness
- Solar PV where it is part of the design
- Resident liaison through a disruptive programme
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 Lanarkshire?
Scottish social landlords work to EESSH2, which is under review. Interim guidance was issued in March 2026, and decisions on a Social Housing Net Zero Standard are expected by spring 2027.
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What does whole-house retrofit cost in South Lanarkshire?
Our guide range for whole-house retrofit towards EPC C in South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire
Does South Lanarkshire Council still own council homes?
South Lanarkshire Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in South Lanarkshire, and we can work for both.
Can you take on whole-house retrofit in South Lanarkshire as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in South Lanarkshire 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 Lanarkshire?
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.
Other works we carry out in South Lanarkshire
- Damp and mould remediation
- Housing disrepair works
- Responsive repairs
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Void property works
- Estate and external works
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Communal area refurbishment
- Loft and cavity wall insulation