Housing disrepair works in Manchester

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

Manchester at a glance

Council: Manchester City Council
Region: North West
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: 555,741 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.01 (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 Manchester?

Manchester City Council still owns council homes in Manchester and manages them directly, funded through 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 Manchester?

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
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 Manchester?

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 Manchester?

Our guide range for a disrepair schedule of works in Manchester is £1,500–£8,100 per case. That is the UK range of £1,500–£8,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.01 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.01–1.02); 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 Manchester

Does Manchester City Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Manchester?

Yes. We take on housing disrepair works across the North West, including Trafford, Stockport, Salford and Tameside, and in every other UK nation.

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

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