Esh lands £2.5 million warmer homes contract

More than 80 homes across Gateshead are set to become warmer and more energy efficient through a £2.5 million improvement programme.

Bowburn-headquartered Esh Construction has been appointed by Gateshead Council to deliver upgrades to 82 properties during a six-month programme of work.

Seventy bungalows will receive photovoltaic solar panels and associated ventilation measures, while 12 flats will benefit from insulated flat roof upgrades.

Properties are located across Penrith Grove, Florence Avenue, Hillside Place, Kells Lane, Causeway, Malton Green and Carlisle Place.

Ahead of work starting, retrofit assessments, updated Energy Performance Certificate ratings and technical surveys have been completed to help shape designs for each property.

Esh has commissioned property management consultancy Storm Tempest to provide retrofit assessment, design and coordination services for the programme.

Lisa Stafford, head of retrofit solutions at Esh Construction, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Gateshead Council to deliver this important programme of energy efficiency improvements for residents across the borough. 

“The detailed assessment and design work completed ahead of construction has enabled us to develop tailored retrofit solutions for each home. 

“Through a combination of insulated flat roofs, solar PV systems and ventilation measures, the scheme will help improve energy performance, reduce heat loss and create warmer, more comfortable homes for residents.”

Procured through the NEPO233 Retrofit and Decarbonisation Works framework, the contract forms part of the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 programme.

The scheme supports Gateshead Council’s wider drive to improve the energy efficiency of its housing stock and make homes more comfortable for residents.

A spokesperson for Gateshead Council added: “This programme will help improve the energy efficiency of 82 homes across Gateshead, making them warmer and more comfortable for residents while helping to reduce energy use and carbon emissions. 

“Esh Construction was appointed through a competitive procurement process which identified the company as the highest-ranked supplier. 

“The appointment reflects the requirements of the funding programme and the need to deliver the works within the available timescales. 

“All properties will be brought to a minimum EPC C rating, improving their energy performance from their previous ratings, which were predominantly D. 

“We will continue to work with Esh and its supply chain to ensure the works are delivered in line with the required retrofit standards and provide lasting benefits for residents.” 

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