Housing disrepair works in the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar)

Who owns the social homes in the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar)?

Most social homes in the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar) are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. It is one of six Scottish councils that transferred their housing. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar)?

• 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

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 the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar)?

Scotland has its own rules: the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 have applied since 6 October 2026. Reported damp or mould must be investigated within 10 working days, the tenant given a written summary within 3 working days, and repairs started within 5 working days.

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What do housing disrepair works cost in the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar)?

Our guide range for a disrepair schedule of works in the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar) is £1,450–£7,750 per case. That is the UK range of £1,500–£8,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (our own estimate); 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.

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