Housing disrepair works in Herefordshire

Social landlords in Herefordshire can appoint us for housing disrepair works, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Herefordshire belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Herefordshire at a glance

Council: Herefordshire Council
Region: West Midlands
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 193,615 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.97 (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 Herefordshire?

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

What do we cover in Herefordshire?

Works to an agreed schedule from your surveyor or a joint expert
Plaster, joinery, windows, doors and roof repairs
Heating, hot water and ventilation defects
Temporary measures where works cannot start at once
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 Herefordshire?

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 Herefordshire?

Our guide range for a disrepair schedule of works in Herefordshire 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 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.95–1.00); 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 Herefordshire

Does Herefordshire Council still own council homes?

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

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

Yes. We take on housing disrepair works across the West Midlands, including the Malvern Hills, the Forest of Dean, Worcester and Wyre Forest, and in every other UK nation.