Housing disrepair works · North East

Housing disrepair works in Newcastle upon Tyne

When a disrepair case in Newcastle upon Tyne reaches the works stage, the quality of your evidence matters as much as the repair. We provide both.

We take on housing disrepair works in Newcastle upon Tyne for Newcastle City Council, housing associations and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. Newcastle City Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance

Council: Newcastle City Council
Region: North East
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: 306,824 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.90 (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 Newcastle upon Tyne?

Newcastle City Council is recorded as still owning council homes in Newcastle upon Tyne, held in 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?

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?

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 Newcastle upon Tyne?

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 Newcastle upon Tyne?

Our guide range for a disrepair schedule of works in Newcastle upon Tyne is £1,350–£7,200 per case. That is the UK range of £1,500–£8,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.90 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.89–0.93); 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 Newcastle upon Tyne

Does Newcastle City Council still own council homes?

Which damp and mould rules apply in Newcastle upon Tyne?

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.

Do you also work near Newcastle upon Tyne?

Yes. We take on housing disrepair works across the North East, including Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland, and in every other UK nation.