Responsive Repairs Policy 2024-2027 Consultation

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Carrying out repairs is one of the most important services we deliver. We want our properties to be maintained in an affordable manner and to ensure all customers are provided with a safe, warm and dry home, where everything is in working order.

This policy covers responsive repairs services to customers who rent their home under a tenancy agreement and those who own them as leaseholders.

Your feedback is important to us and we would like to hear your views on this policy. Have a read through it here before taking part in our short survey.

You may also find it helpful to read the related policies in the Documents section on this page in conjunction with this policy and the Repairs section on our website Repairs and maintenance - Derby Homes.

This consultation is now closed.

Carrying out repairs is one of the most important services we deliver. We want our properties to be maintained in an affordable manner and to ensure all customers are provided with a safe, warm and dry home, where everything is in working order.

This policy covers responsive repairs services to customers who rent their home under a tenancy agreement and those who own them as leaseholders.

Your feedback is important to us and we would like to hear your views on this policy. Have a read through it here before taking part in our short survey.

You may also find it helpful to read the related policies in the Documents section on this page in conjunction with this policy and the Repairs section on our website Repairs and maintenance - Derby Homes.

This consultation is now closed.

  • What we did

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    Some customers disagreed that the policy contains clear repairs timescales.

    The policy does give timescales and multiple examples. However, for the number of repairs we do and the need to prioritise repairs for customers with vulnerabilities or disabilities, it is not possible to be explicit on all repairs and their priorities. In the survey a customer suggested a service improvement of being able to manage and book appointments online. This is something we have been looking at for some time and is due to be implemented in December 2024.

    The policy was presented to the Operational Committee in December 2024 and the report is available to view in the Document section.

    The minutes will be made available once they have been approved.

  • What you said

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    The survey presented 8 extracts from the policy, and then posed the below questions. We received 32 responses, and the feedback was positive overall.

    Question Positive response
    The policy clearly explains what a responsive repair is.
    93.8%
    The policy clearly explains the different ways you can report a repair to Derby Homes.
    93.8%
    The policy clearly explains what I should expect when I report a repair to Derby Homes.
    84.4%
    The policy clearly explains the difference between emergency and routine repairs and provides examples of these.
    84.4%
    The policy clearly outlines repair timescales.
    78.2%
    The policy clearly explains how tenants and leaseholders can expect to be contacted by Derby Homes about their repairs appointments.
    84.4%
    The policy clearly explains the responsibilities of customers and where to find more information specific to your tenancy.
    90.6%
    The policy clearly explains what you need to do if you want to make changes or improvements to your home, and where to find more information about the process.
    93.8%


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