Housing disrepair works · South West

Housing disrepair works in Wiltshire

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

Social landlords in Wiltshire can appoint us for housing disrepair works, from a single home to a programme. Wiltshire Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Wiltshire at a glance

Council: Wiltshire 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: 504,070 (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 Wiltshire?

Wiltshire Council still owns council homes in Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire?

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
Tenant liaison and evidenced access attempts

Housing disrepair works in a social home

How do we deliver it?

We work through the schedule item by item, and our completion report mirrors its numbering, so your legal team can match every line to evidence without a cross-referencing exercise.

Which rules apply in Wiltshire?

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 Wiltshire?

Our guide range for a disrepair schedule of works in Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire

Does Wiltshire Council still own council homes?

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

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

Yes. We take on housing disrepair works across the South West, including Swindon, Test Valley, Bath and North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire, and in every other UK nation.