Responsive repairs in North Ayrshire

Social landlords in North Ayrshire can appoint us for responsive repairs, from a single home to a programme. North Ayrshire Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Scottish Housing Quality Standard and to your own specification.

North Ayrshire at a glance

Council: North Ayrshire Council
Nation: Scotland
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: SHQS (Scotland)
Damp and mould timescales: Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
Population: 134,250 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.97 (our estimate)

Council housing status from published stock transfer histories (6 transfer and 26 stock-holding councils), not yet checked against Scottish Government tables. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in North Ayrshire?

North Ayrshire Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in North Ayrshire, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in North Ayrshire?

Doors, locks, ironmongery, kitchen units and worktops
Plastering, making good, tiling and minor carpentry
Gutters, downpipes, fencing and gates
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 North Ayrshire?

Scotland has its own rules: the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 have applied since 6 October 2026. Reported damp or mould must be investigated within 10 working days, the tenant given a written summary within 3 working days, and repairs started within 5 working days.

SHQS (Scotland) · More about responsive repairs

What do responsive repairs cost in North Ayrshire?

Our guide range for an average responsive repair in North Ayrshire is £145–£240 per job. That is the UK range of £150–£250 (derived from published totals) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (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 North Ayrshire

Does North Ayrshire Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near North Ayrshire?

Yes. We take on responsive repairs across Scotland, including Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and East Ayrshire, and in every other UK nation.

Can you take on responsive repairs in North Ayrshire as a subcontractor?

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