Housing disrepair works in Braintree

Social landlords in Braintree can appoint us for housing disrepair works, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Braintree belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Braintree at a glance

Council: Braintree District Council
Region: East of England
County: Essex
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 153,091 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.04 (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 in Braintree?

Most social homes in Braintree are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Braintree District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Braintree?

Works to an agreed schedule from your surveyor or a joint expert
Damp, mould and leak remediation, including the causes
Heating, hot water and ventilation defects
Temporary measures where works cannot start at once
Completion report with photographs, dates and sign-off

Housing disrepair works in a social home

How do we deliver it?

We work through the schedule item by item, and our completion report mirrors its numbering, so your legal team can match every line to evidence without a cross-referencing exercise.

Which rules apply in Braintree?

Awaab's Law (the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025) has applied to social landlords since 27 October 2025. Emergency hazards must be investigated and made safe within 24 hours.

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

What do housing disrepair works cost in Braintree?

Our guide range for a disrepair schedule of works in Braintree is £1,550–£8,300 per case. That is the UK range of £1,500–£8,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.04 (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 housing disrepair works in Braintree

Does Braintree District Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Braintree?

Yes. We take on housing disrepair works across the East of England, including Colchester, Uttlesford, Chelmsford and Babergh, and in every other UK nation.

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

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