UK construction output index: private housing repair
UK construction output index: private housing repair stood at 104 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 maintenance | 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 | |
| Housing repair and maintenance, private | 104 | 104 | 104 | 103.6 | 103.3 | 103.2 | 103 | 102.9 | 102.9 | 102.9 |
Understanding UK construction output index: private housing repair
Non-structural improvements, alterations, and upkeep performed on privately owned residential properties across the United Kingdom are measured by this index. Unlike new housing construction, which adds net physical units to the housing stock, this series captures the continuous expenditure required to maintain, extend, and modernise existing private homes. Publicly funded housing repairs and commercial property maintenance are strictly excluded, ensuring the measure reflects purely private domestic upkeep.
Seasonality plays a major role in interpreting this data, as homeowner spending on home improvements often peaks during warmer spring and summer months across the United Kingdom. Preliminary figures are routinely revised as survey responses from smaller builders and specialised contractors are processed. Analysts look at year-on-year metrics rather than month-on-month changes to avoid misinterpreting weather-driven or holiday-related distortions in consumer spending on home improvements.
Frequently asked questions
- What kinds of work are classed under private housing repair?
- This measure includes home extensions, loft conversions, roof repairs, plumbing updates, and general maintenance carried out on privately owned homes in the United Kingdom.
- Does this series include DIY projects undertaken by homeowners?
- No, informal DIY work carried out without professional contractors is generally excluded from official construction output surveys.
- Why are early monthly estimates of housing repair prone to revision?
- Data collection relies on a sample of smaller trade firms whose returns often arrive after initial publication deadlines, leading to subsequent adjustments.