Whole-house retrofit · Yorkshire and the Humber

Whole-house retrofit in Rotherham

Social landlords in Rotherham can use us to deliver retrofit measures towards their EPC and net zero targets, with the evidence funders ask for.

Whole-house retrofit in Rotherham is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Rotherham at a glance

Council: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
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: 264,984 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.92 (VOA 2026)

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 Rotherham?

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council still owns council homes in Rotherham and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Rotherham?

Fabric measures: external, internal and cavity wall insulation, loft and floor insulation
Ventilation upgrades to match the improved airtightness
Solar PV where it is part of the design
Resident liaison through a disruptive programme
Handover data for lodgement and post-installation evaluation

How do we deliver it?

Residents get a plain-English guide to their new heating and ventilation at handover. A heat pump that is run like a gas boiler will disappoint everyone.

Which rules apply in Rotherham?

Replacement windows, heating systems and some electrical work are controlled under the Building Regulations. In higher-risk buildings (18 metres or 7 storeys and above, with two or more homes), building work needs Building Safety Regulator approval before it starts unless it is exempt.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about whole-house retrofit

What does whole-house retrofit cost in Rotherham?

Our guide range for whole-house retrofit towards EPC C in Rotherham is £12,400–£21,700 per home. That is the UK range of £13,500–£23,600 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.92 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.90–0.96); 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 whole-house retrofit in Rotherham

Does Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Rotherham?

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.

Can you take on whole-house retrofit in Rotherham as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Rotherham can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for whole-house retrofit, working under their systems and their client's specification.