Roofing and rainwater goods · South West

Roofing and rainwater goods on the Isles of Scilly

From a slipped tile to a full re-roof, we handle roofing work on the Isles of Scilly for housing associations and councils.

Roofing and rainwater goods works on the Isles of Scilly are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. The Council of the Isles of Scilly still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Isles of Scilly at a glance

Council: Council of the Isles of Scilly
Region: South West
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: 2,226 (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 on the Isles of Scilly?

The Council of the Isles of Scilly holds a small council housing stock. Housing associations also own social homes on the islands, and we can work for both.

What do we cover on the Isles of Scilly?

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
Gutters, downpipes and gullies cleared, repaired or renewed
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 on the Isles of Scilly?

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 on the Isles of Scilly?

Our guide range for re-covering a pitched roof on a 2–3 bed house on the Isles of Scilly 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 on the Isles of Scilly

Does the Council of the Isles of Scilly still own council homes?

The Council of the Isles of Scilly holds a small council housing stock. Housing associations also own social homes on the islands, and we can work for both.

Can you take on roofing and rainwater goods works on the Isles of Scilly as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords on the Isles of Scilly 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 on the Isles of Scilly?

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.