Responsive repairs · North West

Responsive repairs in Warrington

Social landlords with homes in Warrington can use us for day-to-day repairs in occupied homes, closed with photographs and notes.

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

Warrington at a glance

Council
Warrington Borough Council
Region
North West
Council homes
Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard
Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales
Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population
209,397 (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 Warrington?

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

What do we cover in Warrington?

  • 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
Responsive repairs in a social home

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 Warrington?

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 Warrington?

Our guide range for an average responsive repair in Warrington 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 Warrington

Does Warrington Borough Council still own council homes?

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

Which damp and mould rules apply in Warrington?

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 Warrington as a subcontractor?

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

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