Heating upgrades and heat pumps · North East

Heating upgrades and heat pumps in South Tyneside

Heating programmes in South Tyneside range from end-of-life boiler swaps to heat pumps in retrofit projects. We price and deliver both.

Social landlords in South Tyneside can appoint us for heating upgrades and heat pumps, from a single home to a programme. South Tyneside Council still owns about 18,000 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

South Tyneside at a glance

Council: South Tyneside Council
Region: North East
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 18,000 (2024)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 151,133 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.90 (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 South Tyneside?

South Tyneside Council still owns council homes in South Tyneside and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 18,000 council homes (2024). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in South Tyneside?

Air source heat pumps, cylinders and controls
Radiator and emitter upgrades sized to the design
Heating controls and smart thermostats
System flushing and commissioning
Resident guidance on running the new system

Heating upgrades and heat pumps in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Every heating job starts with confirming in writing who will do the work and what registration or certification they hold, and that paperwork goes into your handover pack.

Which rules apply in South Tyneside?

Gas work done for payment must be carried out by a member of the Gas Safe Register (Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998). Landlords must have each gas appliance and flue checked at least every 12 months and give the record to the tenant within 28 days.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about heating upgrades and heat pumps

What do heating upgrades and heat pumps cost in South Tyneside?

Our guide range for an air source heat pump in South Tyneside is £9,000–£12,600 per home. That is the UK range of £10,000–£14,000 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.90 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.89–0.93); 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 heating upgrades and heat pumps in South Tyneside

Does South Tyneside Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near South Tyneside?

Yes. We take on heating upgrades and heat pumps across the North East, including North Tyneside, Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead, and in every other UK nation.

Can you take on heating upgrades and heat pumps in South Tyneside as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in South Tyneside can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for heating upgrades and heat pumps, working under their systems and their client's specification.