Roofing and rainwater goods · Scotland

Roofing and rainwater goods in Glasgow

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

Social landlords in Glasgow can appoint us for roofing and rainwater goods works, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Glasgow belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Scottish Housing Quality Standard and to your own specification.

Glasgow at a glance

Council: Glasgow City Council
Nation: Scotland
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: SHQS (Scotland)
Damp and mould timescales: Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
Population: 635,640 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.97 (our estimate)

Council housing status from published stock transfer histories (6 transfer and 26 stock-holding councils), not yet checked against Scottish Government tables. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Glasgow?

Most social homes in Glasgow are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. It is one of six Scottish councils that transferred their housing. Glasgow City Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Glasgow?

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
Gutters, downpipes and gullies cleared, repaired or renewed
Loft ventilation and insulation top-ups during roof works

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 Glasgow?

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.

SHQS (Scotland) · More about roofing and rainwater goods works

What do roofing and rainwater goods works cost in Glasgow?

Our guide range for re-covering a pitched roof on a 2–3 bed house in Glasgow is £6,800–£17,450 per house. That is the UK range of £7,000–£18,000 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (our own estimate); 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 Glasgow

Does Glasgow City Council still own council homes?

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

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

Which housing standard applies in Glasgow?

Social landlords in Scotland must meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, with energy efficiency rules (EESSH2) under review ahead of a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard.