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Roofing work is raising home standards
HIGH 500 ... workers get to grips with one of the roof upgrades in South Tyneside.
WORK to improve hundreds of council homes across South Tyneside is reaching new heights.
South Tyneside Homes is spending £1.8m to replace more than 500 roofs in Whitburn, South Shields, Hebburn, Jarrow, Biddick Hall and Horsley Hill.
Homes in the programme could also benefit from improvements including new or upgraded loft insulation, soffits and fascias, and repointed chimneys.
The aim is to make the homes warmer and reduce the need for future maintenance and repairs.
The roof replacement work is being carried out on behalf of South Tyneside Homes by Esh Property Services and their roofing contractors.
Mark Whittle, director of investment at South Tyneside Homes, said: “The roof replacement programme is part of our ongoing work to bring all council homes in the borough up to the Decent Homes Programme standard.
“It not only improves the external appearance, but it also reduces the costs associated with ongoing repairs and maintenance work to the roofs.”
This stage of the roof replacement programme is due to be completed by the end of next month.
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