Roofing and rainwater goods · South West

Roofing and rainwater goods in the Forest of Dean

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

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

Forest of Dean at a glance

Council: Forest of Dean District Council
Region: South West
County: Gloucestershire
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 87,107 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (our estimate)

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 the Forest of Dean?

Most social homes in the Forest of Dean are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Forest of Dean District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in the Forest of Dean?

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
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 the Forest of Dean?

Social landlords are commercial clients under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, so the full client duties apply. Where there is more than one contractor, the client appoints a principal designer and a principal contractor.

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

What do roofing and rainwater goods works cost in the Forest of Dean?

Our guide range for re-covering a pitched roof on a 2–3 bed house in the Forest of Dean is £7,150–£18,350 per house. That is the UK range of £7,000–£18,000 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (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 the Forest of Dean

Does Forest of Dean District Council still own council homes?

Can you take on roofing and rainwater goods works in the Forest of Dean as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in the Forest of Dean 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 the Forest of Dean?

Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.