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Painting & decorating for social housing & local authorities

Reliable decorating for housing associations, councils and ALMOs β€” communal areas, void and occupied works, and framework delivery across Essex, London and the South East.

Accredited:
CHAS
SSIP
SMAS
Dulux Trade
Crown Trade
The challenge we solve

Decorating that respects residents and value for money

Social housing works need to be delivered considerately, on framework and to consistent standards across many properties.
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Communal & void works

Blocks, corridors, stairwells and turnaround of void properties.
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Resident liaison

Considerate, respectful working in and around occupied homes.
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Framework delivery

Consistent standards and reporting across programmes.
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Accredited

CHAS, SSIP and SMAS β€” the credentials landlords require.
What we deliver

A complete social housing decorating service

From communal areas to void turnarounds.

Communal-area decoration

Corridors, stairwells, cores and shared spaces.

Void property redecoration

Fast, consistent turnaround between tenancies.

Occupied-property works

Considerate decoration in and around residents' homes.

External redecoration

Weather-resistant coatings to protect the building.

Surface repairs

On-site repair of doors, frames and wall protection.

Planned & cyclical programmes

Recurring redecoration across estates and stock.
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Considerate delivery

Consistent standards and considerate working across every property.

Why housing providers choose Effects

A decorating partner for social housing

Reliable, consistent decorating delivered considerately and to framework standards, at fair value.
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Fully accredited & compliant

CHAS, CQMS/SSIP and SMAS Worksafe β€” the safety credentials commercial buyers require. View all credentials β†’
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Void & occupied works

Fast void turnarounds and considerate working in occupied homes.
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Framework-ready

Consistent standards, reporting and paperwork across programmes.
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A directly-managed team

Dependable resourcing and one point of contact throughout.
More about us β†’

35+

Years' experience, trading since 2005

"Building Confidence β€” let our solid reputation be your guarantee." We deliver a high-class professional finish, on programme, every time.

Capability & compliance

A contractor you can shortlist with confidence

The credentials and coverage clients look for β€” with full compliance documentation available on request.

35+ yrs

Management experience

900+

Plots delivered for contractors

CHAS Β· SSIP Β· SMAS

Accreditations held

London Β· South East Β· East of England

Coverage

140

Directly-employed decorators

Β£10m

Public liability insurance

Planning a housing decoration programme? Let's talk.

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Client feedback

Trusted by housing providers

What housing associations and councils say about working with Effects Decorating.
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"I have been using Effects Decorating Services for the past three years and I couldn't be happier with the quality of their work. Every project has been completed to an exceptionally high standard with great attention to detail and a real commitment to quality.
The team is reliable, professional, friendly, and always takes pride in delivering outstanding results.
What really sets Effects Decorating Services apart is their consistency. Over the last three years, they have continually exceeded my expectations, and their workmanship has always been first-class.
It's rare to find a company you can trust completely, but I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone looking for a skilled dependable decoration service."

HP
Hill Partnerships
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β€œI’ve used Effects Decorating for many years. They’ve also delivered a full package from procurement to completion and aftercare. Effects Decorating are always good value and provide a very good finish and trustworthy relationship.”

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Sorel Living
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β€œWe’ve found Effects Decorating Services to be professional, reliable, and consistently delivering a high-quality finish across the projects we’ve worked on together. The team is easy to work with, responsive, and maintains strong standards throughout, with a particularly strong focus on maintaining positive working relationships and consistently meeting agreed programme deadlines.”

VG
Vistry Group
Common questions

Social housing decorating β€” your questions

Do you work in occupied homes?

Yes β€” we work considerately in and around residents' homes, with clear liaison throughout.

Can you turn around void properties quickly?

Yes β€” fast, consistent redecoration of voids between tenancies.

Do you deliver on frameworks?

Yes β€” with consistent standards, reporting and paperwork across programmes.

Are you accredited and insured?

Yes β€” CHAS, CQMS/SSIP and SMAS Worksafe, with RAMS and insurance certificates on request.

What areas do you cover?

We're based in Essex and work across London, the South East and the East of England β€” including Kent, Cambridge and Berkshire β€” and further afield for larger contracts.

Planning a housing decoration programme?

Tell us about the stock and programme and we'll come back with a tailored, fully-costed proposal.