Roofing and rainwater goods · North East

Roofing and rainwater goods in Gateshead

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

Social landlords in Gateshead can appoint us for roofing and rainwater goods works, from a single home to a programme. Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Gateshead at a glance

Council: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Region: North East
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 201,950 (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 Gateshead?

Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council still owns council homes in Gateshead and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Gateshead?

Pitched roof re-covering with breathable membrane and new battens
Flat roof renewal in felt, single-ply or liquid systems
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?

Loft ventilation and insulation are checked during roof work, because a new covering over a poorly ventilated loft can cause condensation problems of its own.

Which rules apply in Gateshead?

Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, the presence of asbestos must be assessed (or presumed) before work that could disturb it, and a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before intrusive work in buildings built or refurbished before 2000. Licensed asbestos work is carried out only by licensed contractors.

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

What do roofing and rainwater goods works cost in Gateshead?

Our guide range for re-covering a pitched roof on a 2–3 bed house in Gateshead is £6,300–£16,200 per house. That is the UK range of £7,000–£18,000 (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 roofing and rainwater goods works in Gateshead

Does Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council still own council homes?

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

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Gateshead 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 Gateshead?

Yes. We take on roofing and rainwater goods works across the North East, including Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland, and in every other UK nation.