Responsive repairs · Yorkshire and the Humber

Responsive repairs in North East Lincolnshire

We take on responsive repairs in North East Lincolnshire for social landlords that need extra capacity, a specific trade or cover for a patch of homes.

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

North East Lincolnshire at a glance

Council: North East Lincolnshire Council
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 159,364 (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 North East Lincolnshire?

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

What do we cover in North East Lincolnshire?

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

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 North East Lincolnshire?

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 North East Lincolnshire?

Our guide range for an average responsive repair in North East Lincolnshire 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 North East Lincolnshire

Does North East Lincolnshire Council still own council homes?

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

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

Which damp and mould rules apply in North East Lincolnshire?

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.