External wall insulation in Oldham

Social landlords in Oldham can appoint us for external wall insulation, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Oldham belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Oldham at a glance

Council: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Region: North West
Council homes: Mostly transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 237,628 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.01 (VOA 2026)

Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Oldham?

Most social homes in Oldham are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need. The council may still hold a small number of homes of its own.

What do we cover in Oldham?

Survey of walls, services and details before design
Insulation boards, mesh, base coat and render or brick-slip finishes
Window reveal, cill, eaves and ground-level detailing
Scaffold, protection and resident liaison
Handover with system guarantee documents

External wall insulation in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Residents are told when their wall will be worked on and what will be moved. Satellite dishes, meters and pipes are relocated and restored as part of the scope.

Which rules apply in Oldham?

Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 (£1.29bn for 2025–2028, plus up to £295m more for 2026/27) requires delivery under PAS 2035/2030, TrustMark-registered installers and, for heat pumps and solar, MCS certification. The fund is closed to new applications.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about external wall insulation

What does external wall insulation cost in Oldham?

Our guide range for external wall insulation in Oldham is £10,100–£18,700 per house. That is the UK range of £10,000–£18,500 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.01 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.01–1.02); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.

Questions about external wall insulation in Oldham

Does Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council still own council homes?

Can you take on external wall insulation in Oldham as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Oldham can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for external wall insulation, working under their systems and their client's specification.

Do you also work near Oldham?

Yes. We take on external wall insulation across the North West, including Tameside, Rochdale, Manchester and Bury, and in every other UK nation.