Roofing solutions for local authorities and housing associations. Surveys, liquid-applied systems and rooftop energy for social housing and public buildings.
Council and housing association stock spans decades of construction, from post-war blocks to recent developments. Diverse building types, residents in occupation and stretched planned-maintenance budgets all shape what a roofing programme has to deliver.
The roofing issues these buildings face. Ageing flat roofs, water ingress and weathered details across a mixed estate.
Much social housing and public-sector stock was built quickly to the standards of its day, and the roofs from that era are now at or beyond their intended service life. The faults below tend to appear long before a full replacement is due.
Cut edge corrosion
Exposed sheet edges on metal roofs corrode over time, lifting coatings and spreading rust across the sheet.
Gutters and drainage
Blocked or undersized gutters hold water at roof level, raising the risk of overflow into the homes below.
Cracks and splits
Older felt and asphalt roofs become brittle and split, opening direct paths for water into the structure.
Standing water
Flat roofs that no longer drain cleanly pond after rainfall, accelerating membrane breakdown.
UV degradation
Sunlight breaks down older membranes and coatings, leaving them dry, shrunken and prone to failure.
Thermal movement
Daily heating and cooling works joints and laps loose, particularly on long runs over blocks and walkways.
Foot traffic
Plant maintenance and cabling work wear unprotected roof surfaces around access routes.
Moss and overgrowth
Moss and debris trap moisture against the roof and block outlets, holding water where it does most harm.
Priorities specific to social housing. Standards, residents and decarbonisation all shape how a programme is planned.
Work on occupied homes and public buildings carries obligations beyond the roof itself. None rules out renewal, but each changes the survey requirements, the sequence of work and the way a project is programmed around residents.
The Decent Homes Standard
A weathertight, well-maintained roof is part of meeting the Decent Homes Standard for social housing. Condition surveys document where stock falls short and evidence the case for planned renewal over reactive repair.
Occupied homes
Most work happens with residents in place. Low-odour, fast-curing systems and clear resident communication keep disruption to a minimum and let homes stay in use throughout.
Retrofit and decarbonisation
Roof renewal sits naturally alongside wider retrofit. A sound, watertight roof is the base for added insulation and rooftop solar, supporting stock decarbonisation goals where loading allows.
A system for every roofing problem. Liquid-applied waterproofing chosen to suit the building and the budget.
Liquid-applied systems renew a roof in place, without the noise, fumes and disruption of a strip-and-replace. Low-odour formulations cure quickly, some within about thirty minutes, and can be applied in temperatures down to 1°C, which keeps work moving through the year. A correctly specified system carries a service life of thirty years or more, with cover available through Basecare for up to twenty-five years on both material and installation.
New and existing roofs
Suitable for refurbishment and new build alike, bonding to most existing substrates without a full strip-off.
Low to no odour
Low-odour and solvent-free options are designed for occupied homes, so residents stay put while work goes on.
Fast curing
Rapid-cure systems resist rainfall soon after application and shorten the time a roof stays open.
Built to last
Seamless, flexible finishes carry long service lives and stand up to weather, movement and foot traffic.
More from the roof than weatherproofing. Where loading allows, a renewal is also a chance to add value.
A roof under renewal is the natural moment to consider what else it can carry. Both options below depend on the building's structure and are assessed against roof loading before anything is specified.
Rooftop solar
Renewing a roof creates a sound, watertight base for rooftop solar. Generating power on site can cut running costs and carbon for tenants and the authority alike, and supports stock decarbonisation targets.
Green roofs
A green roof adds insulation, manages rainfall and supports biodiversity, now a planning consideration for much new development in England. On suitable buildings it also improves the outlook for residents overlooking it.
Both are viable only where roof loading allows, which the survey confirms before any system is specified.
From problem to solution and beyond. Survey, specify, install and maintain, with one point of accountability.
Roofing surveys
Drone and thermal-imaging surveys assess condition, find hidden moisture and document defects across the estate without disrupting residents.
System installations
A vetted contractor network installs to specification, so the warranty and the workmanship hold up over the life of the roof.
Maintenance plans
Planned inspections and minor repairs keep a renewed roof performing and protect the guarantee behind it.
Estate survey programmes
Condition data gathered across mixed stock helps prioritise planned-maintenance spend and build the case for funding.
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