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Roofing and rainwater goods in Westminster

Social landlords in Westminster can use us for re-roofing, flat roof renewal, fascias, soffits and gutters on houses and low-rise blocks.

Social landlords in Westminster can appoint us for roofing and rainwater goods works, from a single home to a programme. The City of Westminster still owns about 11,755 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Westminster at a glance

Council: City of Westminster
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 11,755 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 269,848 (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 Westminster?

The City of Westminster still owns council homes in Westminster and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 11,755 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 Westminster?

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
Fascias, soffits and bargeboards in uPVC or painted timber
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 Westminster?

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 Westminster?

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

Does the City of Westminster still own council homes?

Can you take on roofing and rainwater goods works in Westminster as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Westminster can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for roofing and rainwater goods works, working under their systems and their client's specification.

Do you also work near Westminster?

Yes. We take on roofing and rainwater goods works across London, including Kensington and Chelsea, Camden, Hammersmith and Fulham and the City of London, and in every other UK nation.