UK construction output index: all repair and maintenance
UK construction output index: all repair and maintenance stood at 105.3 in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Construction output and materials table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Construction output and materials table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All repair and maintenance2 | 105.3 | 105.3 | 105.3 | 104.9 | 104.5 | 104.4 | 104.3 | 104.7 | 105 | 105 | |
| Housing repair and maintenance, total | 103.9 | 104 | 104 | 103.6 | 103.3 | 103.2 | 103 | 102.9 | 102.9 | 102.9 | |
| Non-housing repair and maintenance | 107.2 | 107.2 | 107.1 | 106.7 | 106 | 105.8 | 106.1 | 106.8 | 107.3 | 107.4 |
Understanding UK construction output index: all repair and maintenance
Measuring all repair, maintenance, and alteration work carried out on existing structures across the United Kingdom, this series aggregates upkeep activities across residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. It includes both minor day-to-day servicing and major refurbishment projects designed to extend the usable life of built assets. By grouping all maintenance together, this metric contrasts with new construction measures that track the creation of fresh assets.
Maintenance work often exhibits different cyclical patterns from new building, remaining more resilient during downturns as property owners maintain existing stock rather than commission new builds. Early monthly estimates carry a higher revision risk because smaller maintenance contracts are harder to track comprehensively in real time. Comparing data on an annual basis helps neutralise seasonal maintenance peaks.
Frequently asked questions
- What work is included in all repair and maintenance?
- It covers all upkeep, servicing, alterations, and refurbishment activities on existing buildings and infrastructure.
- How does this differ from the all-new-work series?
- This measure focuses exclusively on maintaining and altering existing assets rather than building new ones.
- Is maintenance less volatile than new construction?
- Maintenance activity is often steadier because property upkeep is essential regardless of broader economic cycles.