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Roofing and rainwater goods in Wandsworth

Roof leaks are behind many damp complaints in Wandsworth. We carry out roof repairs and renewals for social landlords, from single homes to whole streets.

Roofing and rainwater goods works in Wandsworth are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. The London Borough of Wandsworth still owns about 16,906 council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Wandsworth at a glance

Council: London Borough of Wandsworth
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 16,906 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 329,735 (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 Wandsworth?

The London Borough of Wandsworth still owns council homes in Wandsworth and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 16,906 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Wandsworth?

Flat roof renewal in felt, single-ply or liquid systems
Chimney repairs, flashings, leadwork and valleys
Fascias, soffits and bargeboards in uPVC or painted timber
Loft ventilation and insulation top-ups during roof works
Scaffold, protection and resident notices

Roofing and rainwater goods in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Gutters and downpipes are cleared and tested before scaffold comes down, so you are not paying for access twice.

Which rules apply in Wandsworth?

Social landlords are commercial clients under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, so the full client duties apply. Where there is more than one contractor, the client appoints a principal designer and a principal contractor.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about roofing and rainwater goods works

What do roofing and rainwater goods works cost in Wandsworth?

Our guide range for re-covering a pitched roof on a 2–3 bed house in Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth

Does the London Borough of Wandsworth still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Wandsworth?

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.

Do you also work near Wandsworth?

Yes. We take on roofing and rainwater goods works across London, including Lambeth, Merton, Hammersmith and Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea, and in every other UK nation.