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Responsive repairs in North East Derbyshire

Responsive repairs in North East Derbyshire need a contractor who turns up at the agreed time, fixes it first visit where possible and reports back properly. That is the service we offer.

We take on responsive repairs in North East Derbyshire for North East Derbyshire District Council, Rykneld Homes, housing associations and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. Council homes here are owned by North East Derbyshire District Council and managed by Rykneld Homes.

North East Derbyshire at a glance

Council: North East Derbyshire District Council
Region: East Midlands
County: Derbyshire
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by Rykneld Homes
Approx. council homes: 7,600 (2026)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 102,216 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (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 North East Derbyshire?

North East Derbyshire District Council owns its council homes, which are managed on its behalf by Rykneld Homes, an arm's-length management organisation (ALMO). The latest published figure we found is about 7,600 council homes (2026). Housing associations own further social homes in North East Derbyshire.

What do we cover in North East Derbyshire?

Plumbing leaks, taps, traps, cisterns and waste pipes
Doors, locks, ironmongery, kitchen units and worktops
Plastering, making good, tiling and minor carpentry
Extractor fans, trickle vents and simple ventilation fixes
Follow-on works raised from a first visit, quoted before they start

How do we deliver it?

Our operatives are briefed to look beyond the job they were sent to: a stain on the ceiling, a missing smoke alarm or a cold, damp bedroom is noted and passed to you, because a reported hazard is your responsibility from the moment it is known.

Which rules apply in North East Derbyshire?

Social landlords must keep the structure, exterior and installations in repair (Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, section 11) and keep homes fit for human habitation. The Regulator's Safety and Quality Standard expects an effective, efficient and timely repairs service, and repairs performance is published through the Tenant Satisfaction Measures.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about responsive repairs

What do responsive repairs cost in North East Derbyshire?

Our guide range for an average responsive repair in North East Derbyshire is £155–£255 per job. That is the UK range of £150–£250 (derived from published totals) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.01–1.07); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Responsive repairs are usually priced against your schedule of rates or per job.

Questions about responsive repairs in North East Derbyshire

Does North East Derbyshire District Council still own council homes?

Which damp and mould rules apply in North East Derbyshire?

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.

Do you also work near North East Derbyshire?

Yes. We take on responsive repairs across the East Midlands, including Chesterfield, Bolsover, Mansfield and Ashfield, and in every other UK nation.