Whole-house retrofit · South West

Whole-house retrofit on the Isles of Scilly

Social landlords on the Isles of Scilly can use us to deliver retrofit measures towards their EPC and net zero targets, with the evidence funders ask for.

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

Isles of Scilly at a glance

Council: Council of the Isles of Scilly
Region: South West
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: 2,226 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (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 on the Isles of Scilly?

The Council of the Isles of Scilly holds a small council housing stock. Housing associations also own social homes on the islands, and we can work for both.

What do we cover on the Isles of Scilly?

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
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 on the Isles of Scilly?

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 on the Isles of Scilly?

Our guide range for whole-house retrofit towards EPC C on the Isles of Scilly 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 (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 on the Isles of Scilly

Does the Council of the Isles of Scilly still own council homes?

The Council of the Isles of Scilly holds a small council housing stock. Housing associations also own social homes on the islands, and we can work for both.

Can you take on whole-house retrofit on the Isles of Scilly as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords on the Isles of Scilly 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 on the Isles of Scilly?

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.