Responsive repairs · Yorkshire and the Humber

Responsive repairs in the East Riding of Yorkshire

Social landlords with homes in the East Riding of Yorkshire can use us for day-to-day repairs in occupied homes, closed with photographs and notes.

Responsive repairs in the East Riding of Yorkshire are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. East Riding of Yorkshire Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

East Riding of Yorkshire at a glance

Council: East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 343,201 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.92 (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 the East Riding of Yorkshire?

East Riding of Yorkshire Council still owns council homes in the East Riding of Yorkshire and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in the East Riding of Yorkshire?

Plumbing leaks, taps, traps, cisterns and waste pipes
Gutters, downpipes, fencing and gates
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?

Our operatives are briefed to look beyond the job they were sent to: a stain on the ceiling, a missing smoke alarm or a cold, damp bedroom is noted and passed to you, because a reported hazard is your responsibility from the moment it is known.

Which rules apply in the East Riding of Yorkshire?

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 the East Riding of Yorkshire?

Our guide range for an average responsive repair in the East Riding of Yorkshire is £140–£230 per job. That is the UK range of £150–£250 (derived from published totals) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.92 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.90–0.96); 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 the East Riding of Yorkshire

Does East Riding of Yorkshire Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near the East Riding of Yorkshire?

Yes. We take on responsive repairs across Yorkshire and the Humber, including Kingston upon Hull, North Lincolnshire, York and North East Lincolnshire, and in every other UK nation.

Can you take on responsive repairs in the East Riding of Yorkshire as a subcontractor?

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