Housing disrepair works in Lambeth

Social landlords in Lambeth can appoint us for housing disrepair works, from a single home to a programme. The London Borough of Lambeth still owns about 24,051 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Lambeth at a glance

Council: London Borough of Lambeth
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 24,051 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 321,813 (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 Lambeth?

The London Borough of Lambeth still owns council homes in Lambeth and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 24,051 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 Lambeth?

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?

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 Lambeth?

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 Lambeth?

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

Does the London Borough of Lambeth still own council homes?

Do you also work near Lambeth?

Yes. We take on housing disrepair works across London, including Southwark, Wandsworth, Lewisham and the City of London, and in every other UK nation.

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

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