Responsive repairs in Nottingham

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

Nottingham at a glance

Council: Nottingham City Council
Region: East Midlands
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: 337,098 (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 Nottingham?

Nottingham City Council still owns council homes in Nottingham 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 Nottingham?

Plumbing leaks, taps, traps, cisterns and waste pipes
Doors, locks, ironmongery, kitchen units and worktops
Plastering, making good, tiling and minor carpentry
Window and door adjustments, seals and glazing beads
Extractor fans, trickle vents and simple ventilation fixes

How do we deliver it?

Each order is logged on receipt, booked with the tenant and closed with evidence. Where a repair needs a second trade, specialist materials or a further visit, we say so on the day and give you a price before anything extra starts.

Which rules apply in Nottingham?

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 responsive repairs

What do responsive repairs cost in Nottingham?

Our guide range for an average responsive repair in Nottingham 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 Nottingham

Does Nottingham City Council still own council homes?

Which damp and mould rules apply in Nottingham?

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.

Can you take on responsive repairs in Nottingham as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Nottingham can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for responsive repairs, working under their systems and their client's specification.