UK construction output index: housing repair and maintenance
UK construction output index: housing repair and maintenance stood at 103.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing repair and maintenance, total2 | 103.9 | 104 | 104 | 103.6 | 103.3 | 103.2 | 103 | 102.9 | 102.9 | 102.9 | |
| Housing repair and maintenance, public | 104 | 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: housing repair and maintenance
Quantifying repair, maintenance, and improvement work performed on residential housing stock across the United Kingdom, this series tracks home renovations, roof repairs, and general domestic upkeep. It aggregates activity from both private homeowners and public housing managers. This indicator isolates residential upkeep from commercial and infrastructure maintenance, providing a focused view of the domestic repair sector.
Home repair activity is heavily influenced by consumer disposable incomes and weather patterns, with exterior works often delayed during colder months. Initial monthly data is subject to routine revisions as smaller contractors submit their returns. Analysts should view annual comparisons as more reliable than month-on-month changes for spotting durable trends in household maintenance spending.
Frequently asked questions
- What activities are counted in housing repair and maintenance?
- It includes home improvements, roof repairs, plumbing overhauls, and general domestic upkeep.
- Does this cover both public and private housing?
- Yes, it aggregates repair work across both privately owned homes and public social housing.
- How do weather conditions impact this data?
- Exterior home repairs often face seasonal slowdowns during winter months, causing predictable output dips.