Housing disrepair works · Yorkshire and the Humber

Housing disrepair works in Wakefield

We carry out housing disrepair works in Wakefield for social landlords that need a schedule completed quickly and evidenced properly.

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

Wakefield at a glance

Council: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 351,592 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.92 (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 Wakefield?

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

What do we cover in Wakefield?

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?

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 Wakefield?

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 Wakefield?

Our guide range for a disrepair schedule of works in Wakefield is £1,400–£7,350 per case. That is the UK range of £1,500–£8,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.92 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.90–0.96); 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 Wakefield

Does Wakefield Metropolitan District Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Wakefield?

Yes. We take on housing disrepair works across Yorkshire and the Humber, including Barnsley, Leeds, Kirklees and Doncaster, and in every other UK nation.

Which damp and mould rules apply in Wakefield?

Awaab's Law timescales for damp and mould and emergency hazards have applied to social landlords in England since 27 October 2025, with phase 2 extending them to more hazards from 30 November 2026.