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Roofing and rainwater goods in Merton
Social landlords in Merton can use us for re-roofing, flat roof renewal, fascias, soffits and gutters on houses and low-rise blocks.
We take on roofing and rainwater goods works in Merton for housing associations (which own most social homes here) and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. Most social homes in Merton belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.
Merton at a glance
- Council
- London Borough of Merton
- Region
- London
- Council homes
- Transferred to housing associations
- Approx. council homes
- 83 (2020)
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 206,453 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.22 (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 Merton?
Most social homes in Merton are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. The London Borough of Merton remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
What do we cover in Merton?
- Pitched roof re-covering with breathable membrane and new battens
- Flat roof renewal in felt, single-ply or liquid systems
- Chimney repairs, flashings, leadwork and valleys
- Loft ventilation and insulation top-ups during roof works
- Scaffold, protection and resident notices
How do we deliver it?
We group homes that share a terrace or a scaffold run, which brings the per-home cost down and shortens the disruption for each street.
Which rules apply in Merton?
Replacement windows, heating systems and some electrical work are controlled under the Building Regulations. In higher-risk buildings (18 metres or 7 storeys and above, with two or more homes), building work needs Building Safety Regulator approval before it starts unless it is exempt.
Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about roofing and rainwater goods works
What do roofing and rainwater goods works cost in Merton?
Our guide range for re-covering a pitched roof on a 2–3 bed house in Merton is £8,550–£21,950 per house. That is the UK range of £7,000–£18,000 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.22 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: inner London 1.17–1.32, outer London 1.08–1.26); 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 roofing and rainwater goods works in Merton
Does the London Borough of Merton still own council homes?
Most social homes in Merton are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. The London Borough of Merton remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
Do you also work near Merton?
Yes. We take on roofing and rainwater goods works across London, including Wandsworth, Sutton, Kingston upon Thames and Lambeth, and in every other UK nation.
Which housing standard applies in Merton?
Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.
Other works we carry out in Merton
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Estate and external works
- External wall insulation
- Whole-house retrofit
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Void property works
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Housing disrepair works
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works