Housing disrepair works in Barnet

Social landlords in Barnet can appoint us for housing disrepair works, from a single home to a programme. Council homes here are owned by the London Borough of Barnet and managed by Barnet Homes. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Barnet at a glance

Council: London Borough of Barnet
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by Barnet Homes
Approx. council homes: 10,397 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 399,007 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.22 (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 Barnet?

The London Borough of Barnet owns its council homes, which are managed on its behalf by Barnet Homes, an arm's-length management organisation (ALMO). The latest published figure we found is about 10,397 council homes (2020). Housing associations own further social homes in Barnet.

What do we cover in Barnet?

Plaster, joinery, windows, doors and roof repairs
Heating, hot water and ventilation defects
Temporary measures where works cannot start at once
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 Barnet?

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 Barnet?

Our guide range for a disrepair schedule of works in Barnet is £1,850–£9,750 per case. That is the UK range of £1,500–£8,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.22 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: inner London 1.17–1.32, outer London 1.08–1.26); 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 Barnet

Does the London Borough of Barnet still own council homes?

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

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

Which damp and mould rules apply in Barnet?

Awaab's Law timescales for damp and mould and emergency hazards have applied to social landlords in England since 27 October 2025, with phase 2 extending them to more hazards from 30 November 2026.