Whole-house retrofit in Mid Sussex

Social landlords in Mid Sussex can appoint us for whole-house retrofit, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Mid Sussex belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Mid Sussex at a glance

Council: Mid Sussex District Council
Region: South East
County: West Sussex
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 152,142 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.10 (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 Mid Sussex?

Most social homes in Mid Sussex are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Mid Sussex District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Mid Sussex?

Windows and doors, draught-proofing and airtightness details
Ventilation upgrades to match the improved airtightness
Heating: heat pumps, controls and emitters where specified
Solar PV where it is part of the design
Handover data for lodgement and post-installation evaluation

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 Mid Sussex?

Replacement windows, heating systems and some electrical work are controlled under the Building Regulations. In higher-risk buildings (18 metres or 7 storeys and above, with two or more homes), building work needs Building Safety Regulator approval before it starts unless it is exempt.

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

What does whole-house retrofit cost in Mid Sussex?

Our guide range for whole-house retrofit towards EPC C in Mid Sussex is £14,850–£25,950 per home. That is the UK range of £13,500–£23,600 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.10 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.05–1.15); 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 Mid Sussex

Does Mid Sussex District Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Mid Sussex?

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.

Can you take on whole-house retrofit in Mid Sussex as a subcontractor?

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