Roofing and rainwater goods · Scotland
Roofing and rainwater goods in Orkney
From a slipped tile to a full re-roof, we handle roofing work in Orkney for housing associations and councils.
We take on roofing and rainwater goods works in Orkney for Orkney Islands Council, housing associations and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. Orkney Islands Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Orkney at a glance
- Council
- Orkney Islands 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
- 22,400 (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 Orkney?
Orkney Islands Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Orkney, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Orkney?
- Chimney repairs, flashings, leadwork and valleys
- Fascias, soffits and bargeboards in uPVC or painted timber
- Gutters, downpipes and gullies cleared, repaired or renewed
- Loft ventilation and insulation top-ups during roof works
- Scaffold, protection and resident notices
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 Orkney?
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 Orkney?
Our guide range for re-covering a pitched roof on a 2–3 bed house in Orkney 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 Orkney
Does Orkney Islands Council still own council homes?
Orkney Islands Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Orkney, and we can work for both.
Which housing standard applies in Orkney?
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.
Do you also work near Orkney?
Yes. We take on roofing and rainwater goods works across Scotland, including Moray, Shetland, Highland and Aberdeenshire, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Orkney
- Fire door installation and remediation
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- External wall insulation
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Whole-house retrofit
- Housing disrepair works
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Responsive repairs
- Aids and adaptations
- Fire stopping and compartmentation