Responsive repairs in Oldham

Who owns the social homes in Oldham?

Most social homes in Oldham are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need. The council may still hold a small number of homes of its own.

What do we cover in Oldham?

• Plumbing leaks, taps, traps, cisterns and waste pipes
• Plastering, making good, tiling and minor carpentry
• Gutters, downpipes, fencing and gates
• Window and door adjustments, seals and glazing beads
• 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 Oldham?

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.

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What do responsive repairs cost in Oldham?

Our guide range for an average responsive repair in Oldham 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.

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