Responsive repairs in Hertsmere

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

Hertsmere at a glance

Council: Hertsmere Borough Council
Region: East of England
County: Hertfordshire
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 105,471 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.04 (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 Hertsmere?

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

What do we cover in Hertsmere?

Plumbing leaks, taps, traps, cisterns and waste pipes
Plastering, making good, tiling and minor carpentry
Gutters, downpipes, fencing and gates
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?

We plan routes so that jobs in the same area are grouped where your priorities allow it, which keeps travel time down and attendance up. No-access visits are recorded with the time and the steps taken to contact the tenant.

Which rules apply in Hertsmere?

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 Hertsmere?

Our guide range for an average responsive repair in Hertsmere is £155–£260 per job. That is the UK range of £150–£250 (derived from published totals) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.04 (our own estimate); 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 Hertsmere

Does Hertsmere Borough Council still own council homes?

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

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

Do you also work near Hertsmere?

Yes. We take on responsive repairs across the East of England, including Barnet, Watford, Harrow and St Albans, and in every other UK nation.