Housing disrepair works in Hounslow

Social landlords in Hounslow can appoint us for housing disrepair works, from a single home to a programme. The London Borough of Hounslow still owns about 13,178 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Hounslow at a glance

Council: London Borough of Hounslow
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 13,178 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 271,767 (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 Hounslow?

The London Borough of Hounslow still owns council homes in Hounslow and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 13,178 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Hounslow?

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
Tenant liaison and evidenced access attempts

Housing disrepair works in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Where the schedule treats a symptom, such as mould on a wall, we point out the likely cause and price the fix separately, so you can decide whether to deal with it now.

Which rules apply in Hounslow?

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 Hounslow?

Our guide range for a disrepair schedule of works in Hounslow 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 Hounslow

Does the London Borough of Hounslow still own council homes?

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

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Hounslow 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 Hounslow?

Yes. We take on housing disrepair works across London, including Richmond upon Thames, Ealing, Spelthorne and Hillingdon, and in every other UK nation.