Your home is so important. It is your sanctuary after a busy day, a safe space for your family to grow up in and it's where you make your memories. So you should enjoy how it feels, know that you are safe and love the look and feel of it.

A graphic of workers making improvements to a homeWe understand this which is why the largest area of budget spent at Westward is on our existing homes. 

To find out more information about improvements to your home, please view the below options.

Decent Homes Standard (DHS)

The Decent Homes Standard (DHS) is a technical standard for social housing introduced by the government.

For a home to be classed as 'decent' it must meet four criteria:

  • A – it meets the current statutory minimum standards for housing
  • B – it is in a reasonable state of repair
  • C – it has reasonable modern facilities and services
  • D – it provides a reasonable degree of thermal comfort

We meet the Decent Homes Standard which sets minimum standards for the condition of social housing, ensuring homes are safe, warm, and functional. 

We also carry out housing stock surveys to ensure that our homes continue to meet this standard. 

  1. Click here for Kitchen renewals Kitchen renewals
  2. Click here for Bathroom renewals Bathroom renewals
  3. Click here for Window and door renewals Window and door renewals
  4. Click here for Adaptations to improve life in your home Adaptations to improve life in your home
  5. Click here for External painting and repairs External painting and repairs
  6. Click here for Stock condition surveys Stock condition surveys
  7. Click here for Roofing renewals Roofing renewals
  8. Click here for Customer DIY improvements Customer DIY improvements
  9. Click here for Energy efficiency improvements Energy efficiency improvements
  10. Click here for Improving your kitchen or bathroom Improving your kitchen or bathroom
  11. Click here for External home maintenance External home maintenance