Housing disrepair works in Chichester

We take on housing disrepair works in Chichester for housing associations (which own most social homes here) and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. Most social homes in Chichester belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.

Chichester at a glance

Council: Chichester District Council
Region: South East
County: West Sussex
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 121,508 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.10 (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 Chichester?

Most social homes in Chichester are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Chichester District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Chichester?

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 Chichester?

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 Chichester?

Our guide range for a disrepair schedule of works in Chichester is £1,650–£8,800 per case. That is the UK range of £1,500–£8,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.10 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.05–1.15); 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 Chichester

Does Chichester District Council still own council homes?

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

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

Yes. We take on housing disrepair works across the South East, including Arun, Havant, East Hampshire and Waverley, and in every other UK nation.