Responsive repairs in Cherwell

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

Cherwell at a glance

Council: Cherwell District Council
Region: South East
County: Oxfordshire
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 151,846 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.10 (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 Cherwell?

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

What do we cover in Cherwell?

Plumbing leaks, taps, traps, cisterns and waste pipes
Plastering, making good, tiling and minor carpentry
Window and door adjustments, seals and glazing beads
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?

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 Cherwell?

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 Cherwell?

Our guide range for an average responsive repair in Cherwell is £165–£275 per job. That is the UK range of £150–£250 (derived from published totals) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.10 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.05–1.15); 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 Cherwell

Does Cherwell District Council still own council homes?

Which damp and mould rules apply in Cherwell?

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 Cherwell as a subcontractor?

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