Housing disrepair works in Bolsover

Housing disrepair works in Bolsover are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Bolsover District Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Bolsover at a glance

Council: Bolsover District Council
Region: East Midlands
County: Derbyshire
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: 81,305 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (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 Bolsover?

Bolsover District Council still owns council homes in Bolsover and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Bolsover?

Damp, mould and leak remediation, including the causes
Plaster, joinery, windows, doors and roof repairs
Heating, hot water and ventilation defects
Tenant liaison and evidenced access attempts
Completion report with photographs, dates and sign-off

Housing disrepair works in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Access is the most common reason disrepair works stall. We offer flexible appointments, confirm in writing and log every attempt, so a delay caused by refused access is clear from the record.

Which rules apply in Bolsover?

In England, housing conditions claims follow the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims: the landlord responds to a letter of claim within 20 working days with a schedule of works, and any expert inspection follows within 20 working days of that response. The Housing Ombudsman's Complaint Handling Code has been statutory since April 2024.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about housing disrepair works

What do housing disrepair works cost in Bolsover?

Our guide range for a disrepair schedule of works in Bolsover is £1,550–£8,150 per case. That is the UK range of £1,500–£8,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.01–1.07); 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 housing disrepair works in Bolsover

Does Bolsover District Council still own council homes?

Can you take on housing disrepair works in Bolsover as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Bolsover can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for housing disrepair works, working under their systems and their client's specification.

Do you also work near Bolsover?

Yes. We take on housing disrepair works across the East Midlands, including Mansfield, Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire and Ashfield, and in every other UK nation.