Social Housing
Solutions for local authorities & housing associations
Repairs & Maintenance
Responsive and planned maintenance solutions that keep homes safe, functional, and resident-focused.
Building Compliance & Safety
Trusted specialists ensuring building compliance with fire, gas, and electrical safety regulations.
Decarbonisation & Retrofit
PAS 2035-complaint retrofit supporting sustainability goals through energy-efficient upgrades and property improvements.
Fire Safety Solutions
Specialists in fire protection systems and maintenance, helping landlords safeguard homes from fire safety, upgrades and maintenance.
Planned refurbishment
Refurbishment improvement works such as kitchen and bathroom upgrades, roofing, internal and external insulation to enhance living standards.
Featured Project
Multiple Concurrent Programmes Contract – Westminster City Council
Planned Maintenance
Axis’ 12-year partnership with WCC delivers multiple concurrent programmes and ensures safe and comfortable homes for residents.
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Other Sectors Served
From small projects to large contracts, we work with our clients to deliver a personal service that meets their needs and exceeds their expectations.
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Defence
Education
Healthcare
Heritage
Hotel & Leisure
Retail & Commercial
Social Housing
Utilities & Industrial
Axis experts conduct a high volume of works including (including full conversions, M&E, perimeter works and security installations) to UK-wide police and fire stations.
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Axis’ especially-vetted teams protect and maintain critical defence infrastructure buildings including barracks, training centres and Service Families homes and accommodation.
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In UK schools, colleges and universities, Axis operates to tight educational time scales, refurbishing facilities and accommodation and prioritising safety and functionality.
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Axis upgrades NHS buildings and grounds, and wards and clinics – as well as NHS staff accommodation – prioritising patient, staff and resident confidentiality, comfort and safety.
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Axis’ award-winning heritage teams conserve and preserve Listed buildings of historical and architectural significance, maintaining modern functionality as well as original aesthetics.
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Hotels, holiday centres, bars and sports clubs benefit from Axis’ carefully staged maintenance, refurbishment and repairs programmmes which enhance aesthetics, comfort and practicality.
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Axis’ fit out, refurbishment and maintenance services create inspiring, practical office buildings shops and shopping centres, enhancing occupant/visitor experience.
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Keeping residents’ homes safe and comfortable through our extensive repairs and maintenance programmes, our partners include the UK’s largest landlords and providers of social housing.
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Axis’ specialist Utilities repairs teams work in challenging environments protecting and futureproofing industrial assets including telecommunication towers and masts.
Find out moreSocial Housing FAQs
What is Social Housing in the UK?
Social housing in the UK refers to affordable homes provided by local councils or housing associations, designed to support individuals and families who might struggle to access suitable housing through the private market.
What property maintenance services does Axis provide for the Social Housing Sector?
Axis delivers specialist property maintenance services for the social housing sector such as:
- Responsive Repairs
- Building Compliance & Safety
- Planned Refurbishment
- Planned Maintenance
- Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)
- Decarbonisation Services
- Energy Efficiency Retrofit Solutions
- Kitchen Replacements
- Bathroom Replacements
- Fire Safety & Protection
- DDA adaptations
- Cladding Services
- Roofing Upgrades
What’s the difference between private housing and social housing in the UK?
The main differences between private housing and social housing lie in ownership, cost and eligibility. Private housing is owned by individuals or companies and rented out at market rates. In contrast, social housing is managed by local councils or housing associations, offering more affordable rents that are typically below market levels.
What is Axis’s approach to sustainability in social housing?
Axis supports housing providers and landlords with decarbonisation and retrofit services, helping meet sustainability and Net Zero targets. Our PAS 2035-compliant works include insulation, heating upgrades, and other energy efficiency improvements to reduce carbon emissions and lower energy bills for social housing residents.
How does Axis ensure compliance with building safety regulations?
Building compliance and safety are core to our services. We carry out fire, gas, and electrical safety works in line with current regulations, helping housing providers and councils to meet the UK legal obligations. We also carry out planned compliance inspections and remedial works to keep residents safe and to ensure properties are fully compliant.
How quickly does Axis respond to urgent repairs in social housing?
Putting residents first has always been at the heart of what we do. Axis provides a reliable responsive repairs service, prioritising health, safety and security issues. Our dedicated teams work hard to deliver exceptional service to ensure residents receive timely repairs, especially in emergency situations.
What are landlords’ obligations to repair?
Landlords are legally required to keep their properties in good repair and ensure they remain safe for residents. This includes maintaining the building’s structure, ensuring heating and hot water systems are function, keeping electrical installations safe, and upholding fire safety standards. Essential repairs such as those affecting health or safety must be handled without delay. Failing to carry out these duties can result in enforcement action or legal consequences under the UK housing legislation.
What is the UK’s Right to Repair?
The UK’s Right to Repair rules, introduced in 2021, are designed to make repairs more accessible for social housing residents. Residents can request essential repairs, such as heating, plumbing or security issues.
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