Elkins
The City of London has replaced its third-party housing repairs operators, a service type Elkins provides, with a new in-house team.
The City of London launched a new in-house repairs service on 1 September 2026, which is exceeding performance expectations compared to previous third-party operators. Dan Sanders, Director of Property and Estate Management, informed the Barbican Estate Residents Consultation Committee that the service has been largely successful. The Barbican Estate Office aims to clear its backlog of works by the end of 2026.
Elkins is a contractor or service provider involved in housing maintenance and repairs, operating as a third-party provider. The City of London's recent move to an in-house service means it is no longer using external companies for these services.
Key facts
- The City of London launched its new in-house repairs service on 1 September 2026. Source
- The new in-house repairs service is exceeding expectations compared to previous third-party operators. Source
- The Barbican Estate Office aims to eliminate its backlog of works in progress by the end of 2026. Source
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