Roofing and rainwater goods · Scotland
Roofing and rainwater goods in Highland
Roof leaks are behind many damp complaints in Highland. We carry out roof repairs and renewals for social landlords, from single homes to whole streets.
Roofing and rainwater goods works in Highland are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. The Highland Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Highland at a glance
- Council
- The Highland Council
- Nation
- Scotland
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Housing standard
- SHQS (Scotland)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
- Population
- 235,430 (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 Highland?
The Highland Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Highland, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Highland?
- Pitched roof re-covering with breathable membrane and new battens
- 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
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 Highland?
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 Highland?
Our guide range for re-covering a pitched roof on a 2–3 bed house in Highland 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 Highland
Does The Highland Council still own council homes?
The Highland Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Highland, and we can work for both.
Can you take on roofing and rainwater goods works in Highland as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Highland 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 Highland?
Yes. We take on roofing and rainwater goods works across Scotland, including Moray, Perth and Kinross, the Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar) and Aberdeenshire, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Highland
- Estate and external works
- Communal area refurbishment
- Damp and mould remediation
- Aids and adaptations
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Whole-house retrofit
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- External wall insulation
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Housing disrepair works
- Void property works