Housing disrepair works in Swindon

Housing disrepair works in Swindon are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Swindon Borough Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Swindon at a glance

Council: Swindon Borough Council
Region: South 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: 222,881 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (our estimate)

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 Swindon?

Swindon Borough Council still owns council homes in Swindon 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 Swindon?

Damp, mould and leak remediation, including the causes
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?

Where the schedule treats a symptom, such as mould on a wall, we point out the likely cause and price the fix separately, so you can decide whether to deal with it now.

Which rules apply in Swindon?

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 Swindon?

Our guide range for a disrepair schedule of works in Swindon is £1,550–£8,150 per case. That is the UK range of £1,500–£8,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (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.

Questions about housing disrepair works in Swindon

Does Swindon Borough Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Swindon?

Yes. We take on housing disrepair works across the South West, including the Vale of White Horse, Cotswold, West Berkshire and Wiltshire, and in every other UK nation.

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

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