Responsive repairs · Yorkshire and the Humber

Responsive repairs in North Yorkshire

Responsive repairs in North Yorkshire need a contractor who turns up at the agreed time, fixes it first visit where possible and reports back properly. That is the service we offer.

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

North Yorkshire at a glance

Council: North 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: 620,610 (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 Yorkshire?

North Yorkshire Council still owns council homes in North 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 North Yorkshire?

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 North 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 North Yorkshire?

Our guide range for an average responsive repair in North 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 North Yorkshire

Does North Yorkshire Council still own council homes?

Which damp and mould rules apply in North Yorkshire?

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.

Do you also work near North Yorkshire?

Yes. We take on responsive repairs across Yorkshire and the Humber, including York, Leeds, Middlesbrough and Darlington, and in every other UK nation.