National Schedule of Rates – Housing Maintenance 2026/2027

The National Schedule of Rates – Housing Maintenance 2026/2027 is a comprehensive pricing and cost reference designed specifically for domestic housing maintenance and repair works across the public and private sectors.

Designed for ease of use, the schedule is made up of composite rates covering a broad range of common housing maintenance activities. It can be used by housing managers, maintenance professionals, contractors and other property professionals across most conventional housing types.

The schedule brings together a wide range of building trades and maintenance activities in one practical reference, helping professionals assess, price and budget for housing repair, maintenance, refurbishment and associated works.

Housing Maintenance & Repair Cost Guidance

The Housing Maintenance Schedule of Rates provides structured cost guidance for a wide variety of domestic building works. Its composite rates are designed to make the assessment and pricing of common housing maintenance activities straightforward and efficient.

Coverage extends across the principal trades and building services commonly encountered when maintaining residential properties, from brickwork, plumbing and electrical installations through to roofing, plasterwork, decoration and external works.

Suitable for Public & Private Sector Housing

The schedule is designed for use across both public-sector and private-sector housing, making it a useful reference for housing organisations, property managers and maintenance teams responsible for residential properties.

It can be used across most conventional housing types and provides a consistent reference for assessing and pricing a broad range of domestic maintenance and repair requirements.

Sections Covered Within the Housing Schedule

The Housing Maintenance 2026/2027 schedule covers a comprehensive range of building trades, services and maintenance activities:

• HS05: Temporary Works
• HS10: Brickwork and Blockwork
• HS14: Ceramic Tiling
• HS18: Concrete Work
• HS22: Demolitions / Alterations
• HS26: Drainage
• HS30: Electrical Installations
• HS34: External Works
• HS38: Floor Finishes
• HS40: Furniture & Equipment
• HS44: Glazing
• HS48: Insulation Work
• HS52: Joinery Work
• HS56: Mechanical Installations
• HS60: Painting and Decorating
• HS64: Rendering and Plasterwork
• HS68: Plumbing Installations
• HS74: Roofing
• HS80: Specialist Trades
• HS84: Stonework
• HS88: Void Properties
• HS92: Waterproofing

Comprehensive Coverage for Housing Maintenance

The wide range of sections makes this schedule suitable for many of the routine and specialist works encountered in residential property maintenance.

Areas covered include:

• General building repairs and maintenance
• Brickwork and blockwork
• Concrete and structural repairs
• Demolition and alterations
• Drainage and plumbing
• Electrical installations
• External works
• Floor finishes and ceramic tiling
• Glazing and joinery
• Insulation
• Mechanical installations
• Painting and decorating
• Rendering and plasterwork
• Roofing and waterproofing
• Specialist trades
• Stonework
• Void property works

Ideal for Housing Managers & Maintenance Professionals

The National Schedule of Rates – Housing Maintenance is particularly useful for professionals involved in the management, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of residential properties.

It is suitable for:

• Housing managers
• Housing associations
• Local authorities
• Property managers
• Facilities managers
• Maintenance contractors
• Building contractors
• Quantity surveyors
• Estimators
• Building surveyors
• Housing maintenance teams
• Private-sector property organisations
• Social housing providers
• Procurement professionals

Composite Rates for Housing Works

A key feature of the Housing Maintenance Schedule is its use of composite rates. This provides a practical approach to pricing common domestic maintenance and repair activities, bringing relevant elements of work together within individual rates.

This can help housing and maintenance professionals develop consistent cost assessments and budgets across a range of residential maintenance requirements.

Void Property Maintenance

The schedule includes a dedicated HS88: Void Properties section, providing specific coverage for works associated with properties that are vacant and require maintenance, repair or preparation before being returned to occupation.

2026/2027 Edition

This is the 2026/2027 edition of the National Schedule of Rates – Housing Maintenance, providing cost guidance for domestic housing maintenance and associated works across public and private-sector housing.

Whether used for responsive maintenance, repair assessment, refurbishment, void property works, budgeting or general housing cost management, this schedule provides a practical and comprehensive reference for residential property maintenance.

Key Features

Designed for Housing Maintenance

Specifically designed around domestic works and the maintenance of conventional housing types.

Composite Rates

Uses composite rates to provide a practical and efficient approach to pricing common housing maintenance and repair activities.

Public & Private Sector Housing

Suitable for housing organisations and property professionals working across both public and private-sector residential properties.

Comprehensive Trade Coverage

Covers a broad range of building trades and services, including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, roofing, plasterwork, decoration, joinery, drainage and external works.

Void Property Coverage

Includes a dedicated section for void properties and associated maintenance works.

Product Summary

Product

National Schedule of Rates – Housing Maintenance

Edition

2026/2027

Primary Application

Domestic housing maintenance and repair works

Rate Type

Composite rates

Sector

Public and private-sector housing

Coverage

Building trades, services, maintenance, repairs, refurbishment and void properties

Housing Types

Most conventional housing types

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the National Schedule of Rates – Housing Maintenance 2026/2027?

It is a comprehensive cost and pricing reference designed for domestic housing maintenance and repair works across public and private-sector housing. The schedule uses composite rates and covers a wide range of building trades and services.

Who is the Housing Maintenance Schedule of Rates for?

It is suitable for housing managers, housing associations, local authorities, property managers, maintenance contractors, quantity surveyors, estimators, building surveyors and other housing maintenance professionals.

What are composite rates?

Composite rates bring together the relevant elements of a particular maintenance or construction activity into a single rate, providing a practical approach to assessing and pricing common housing works.

Does the schedule cover void properties?

Yes. The schedule includes HS88: Void Properties, providing coverage for works associated with vacant residential properties.

What types of housing maintenance work are covered?

Coverage includes brickwork, blockwork, tiling, concrete, demolition, drainage, electrical installations, external works, flooring, glazing, insulation, joinery, mechanical installations, decorating, plasterwork, plumbing, roofing, specialist trades, stonework, void properties and waterproofing.

What edition is this?

This is the 2026/2027 edition of the National Schedule of Rates – Housing Maintenance.

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