Responsive repairs in Chorley

Responsive repairs in Chorley are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Most social homes in Chorley belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.

Chorley at a glance

Council: Chorley Borough Council
Region: North West
County: Lancashire
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 118,870 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.01 (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 Chorley?

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

What do we cover in Chorley?

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?

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 Chorley?

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 Chorley?

Our guide range for an average responsive repair in Chorley is £150–£250 per job. That is the UK range of £150–£250 (derived from published totals) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.01 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.01–1.02); 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 Chorley

Does Chorley Borough Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Chorley?

Yes. We take on responsive repairs across the North West, including South Ribble, Blackburn with Darwen, Bolton and Wigan, and in every other UK nation.

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

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