0800 Repair secures £4 Million contract to boost energy efficiency in homes across Sunderland

Renewable energy expert, 0800 Repair, which is part of PHS, has been awarded a £4 million contract by North East based housing provider, Gentoo, to improve social housing properties across Sunderland.

The partnership will focus on improving the sustainability of thousands of homes, benefiting customers by reducing energy bills and carbon emissions. 0800 Repair is committed to aligning with Gentoo’s values of providing great homes, fostering strong communities, and inspiring people.

The contract will deliver heating upgrade works to homes across the City of Sunderland, Houghton, Hetton, and Washington.

Selected under lot 1 and lot 2 of Gentoo’s competitive tender, 0800 Repair’s team of experienced engineers will carry out planned and responsive boiler replacements as well as back boiler Removals, Boiler Installations and secondary heating removals.

Phil Pallister, managing director at 0800 Repair said:

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Gentoo on such a significant initiative. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality heating upgrades that will make a real difference to both the residents and the environment. We look forward to working collaboratively with Gentoo to meet their vision of building strong communities through sustainable and energy-efficient homes.”

“By installing the latest A-rated boilers and other energy-efficient technologies, we are not only helping to reduce carbon emissions but also helping to reduce energy bills for thousands of families across Sunderland.”

Marc Edwards, Executive Director of Property at Gentoo, said: “We’re delighted to award the contract to 0800 Repair.

“As a housing organisation, we are committed to ensuring all of our homes are energy efficient and help our customers reduce their running costs by improving their homes energy efficiency rating.

“This contract forms part of our wider asset sustainability programme to improve all our homes up to EPC C by 2030, and we look forward to partnering with 0800 on this investment programme.”