Responsive repairs in Chichester

Responsive repairs in Chichester 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 Chichester belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.

Chichester at a glance

Council: Chichester District Council
Region: South East
County: West Sussex
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 121,508 (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 Chichester?

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

What do we cover in Chichester?

Doors, locks, ironmongery, kitchen units and worktops
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?

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 Chichester?

Awaab's Law (the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025) has applied to social landlords since 27 October 2025. Emergency hazards must be investigated and made safe within 24 hours.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about responsive repairs

What do responsive repairs cost in Chichester?

Our guide range for an average responsive repair in Chichester 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 Chichester

Does Chichester District Council still own council homes?

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

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

Do you also work near Chichester?

Yes. We take on responsive repairs across the South East, including Arun, Havant, East Hampshire and Waverley, and in every other UK nation.