Internal Communal Decorations
Professional internal communal decorations for blocks of flats. Refreshing hallways, stairwells, corridors, and lobbies to maintain a welcoming environment and protect property values.
The condition of internal communal areas has a direct impact on how residents feel about their building and on the value of every property within it. Tired, dated, or poorly maintained communal decorations create a negative impression and can contribute to a decline in standards across the development. A well-planned, professionally executed redecoration programme transforms shared spaces and demonstrates that the building is well managed and cared for.
At Block, we manage internal communal decoration projects as part of our wider building maintenance and planned maintenance services. We handle everything from specification and contractor procurement through Section 20 consultation (where required) to project management and final snagging, ensuring a high-quality finish that leaseholders are happy with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should communal areas be redecorated?
Most blocks of flats benefit from internal communal redecorations every five to seven years, depending on the level of foot traffic, the quality of previous finishes, and the general condition of the building. High-traffic areas such as entrance lobbies and ground-floor corridors may need refreshing more frequently, while upper-floor landings in quieter buildings may last longer. A planned redecoration programme helps spread costs and avoid the need for a sudden large expense.
Who pays for internal communal decorations?
The cost of internal communal decorations is typically the responsibility of the freeholder but is recovered from leaseholders through the service charge. The lease sets out the freeholder's obligation to maintain and decorate the communal parts of the building, and the service charge provisions allow the cost to be passed on to leaseholders. If the redecoration constitutes qualifying works exceeding the Section 20 threshold, the full consultation process must be followed before work commences.
What is included in internal communal redecoration?
Internal communal redecoration typically includes preparing and painting walls, ceilings, and woodwork in hallways, corridors, stairwells, and lobbies; refreshing fire doors and frames; repainting handrails and banisters; touching up skirting boards and architraves; repairing minor plasterwork damage before painting; and potentially replacing worn carpet or refreshing hard flooring finishes. The exact scope depends on the building and the specification agreed with the client.
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