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Loft & Ventilation Services

Optimising Homes for Energy Efficiency & Healthy Airflow

Specialist loft upgrades and ventilation solutions for homes and landlords.

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2135

jobs completed

Since 2008

Based in Wakefield, working UK-wide

Fully accredited

CHAS, SafeContractor, Constructionline

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Make the Most of Your Loft — and the Air You Breathe

Poor loft insulation and inadequate ventilation are leading causes of mould, condensation, and soaring energy bills. GME Group provides professional loft and ventilation services that improve comfort, cut heating costs, and protect the health of your building — all delivered by certified experts.

What's included

End-to-End Loft & Ventilation Solutions

From initial survey to installation and after-care, our team handles every detail. We use high-quality, energy-efficient products from trusted manufacturers to ensure lasting results and compliance with modern building standards.

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Whole-House Ventilation (MEV / MVHR)

Mechanical extract and heat-recovery systems that provide fresh, filtered air while maximising energy efficiency.

Roof & Loft Ventilation Upgrades

Ridge, soffit, and tile vent solutions that maintain healthy airflow, preventing moisture build-up and extending roof life.

Loft Boarding & Safe Access

Professional boarding and ladder systems that transform unused lofts into practical, easy-to-reach storage.

Loft Insulation & Clearance

Removal of old materials, full loft clean-up, and installation of high-performance insulation to keep heat in and costs down.

How It Works

Home decorating made simple, flexible, and stress-free

We’ve streamlined the decorating process to make it as easy as possible for homeowners to achieve a fresh new look without upfront costs. From your initial enquiry through to the final brushstroke, our team ensures clarity, care, and quality at every step. Once your plan is agreed, we’ll get to work with minimal disruption — all while you spread the cost over affordable weekly payments.

Our 5-Step Decorating Process

We follow a tried-and-tested approach to ensure consistent, high-quality results in every home we decorate:

Prep Walls
Washing down, filling, and sanding all surfaces for a smooth foundation.
Ceilings
Painting ceilings with precision for a clean, seamless finish.
Walls
Applying professional-quality paints in your chosen colours.
Woodwork
Painting doors, skirting boards, and trim to complete the look.
Optional Extras (chargeable)
Wallpapering, mould removal, and external features like fences, gates, and garage doors.

Pay Weekly Decorating Packages

Transparent pricing based on your home size

3 Bedroom
House

Includes

Kitchen, living room, dining room, hallway, stairs, landing, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

Approx Size

88 sq m. (charged per sq m. for more)

Starting From

£3,000 (£34 per sq m.)

Timeline

Approx 5 days

Pay Weekly

£57.00 per week

4 Bedroom
House

Includes

Kitchen, living room, dining room, hallway, stairs, landing, 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 en suite, downstairs WC (if applicable)

Approx Size

147 sq m. (charged per sq m. for more)

Starting From

£4,998 (£34 per sq m.)

Timeline

Approx 7 days

Pay Weekly

£96.00 per week

5 Bedroom
House

Includes

Kitchen, living room, dining room, hallway, stairs, landing, 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 en suites

Approx Size

190 sq m. (charged per sq m. for more)

Starting From

£7,000 (£36 per sq m.)

Timeline

Approx 10 days

Pay Weekly

£134.00 per week

Moisture 101

Why Damp and Mould Build Up

Most mould issues start with excess moisture — often caused by everyday household activities. Even well-maintained homes can face moisture overload when ventilation is inadequate.

Without proper ventilation and moisture control, this vapour settles on cold surfaces, turning into condensation — and creating the perfect breeding ground for mould. That’s why GME’s service targets both cause and consequence, combining treatment with long-term prevention.

How much moisture do we create at home?

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Drying clothes indoors

≈ 9pints

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Cooking & boiling a kettle

≈ 6pints

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Breathing (people at home)

≈ 3pints

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Washing dishes

≈ 2pints

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Bathing or showering

≈ 2pints

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Mopping floors / cleaning surfaces

≈ 1pint

Up to 23 pints (≈10.9 litres) of extra water vapour released into the air every day.

Awaab’s Law

Awaab’s Law: the clock starts when the tenant reports the mould

Layla Walton

Commercial Director, GME Group

When people talk about Awaab’s Law, the conversation usually goes straight to the deadlines. I’d start with when the clock starts instead.

The law has applied to social landlords in England since 27 October 2025, and it runs from the day you become aware of the problem. For most landlords, that’s the day the tenant rings up, well before a contractor has the job.

10 working days to investigate, 5 to make safe, 24 hours in an emergency

10

working days

to investigate a significant hazard

3

working days

for the tenant’s written summary, once the investigation finishes

5

working days

to make the home safe if there’s a significant risk to health

24

hours

for both the investigation and the safety work in an emergency

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If that can’t be done in time, the landlord pays for the household to stay somewhere suitable until it is.

From 30 November 2026, Phase 2 applies these same timescales to more hazards, including excess cold, falls, fire and electrical safety.

What changes in Phase 2

Handovers between triage, surveyor and contractor use up the deadline

Picture a fairly standard repair route. The report’s logged and sits until someone triages it, a surveyor’s booked, their notes turn into a works order, the order goes out to a contractor and the contractor rings the tenant to sort access.

Every one of those steps is somebody waiting on somebody else, and almost all of it happens before anyone has stood in the room and looked at the wall. It was slow before. Now it can use up the whole ten days on its own.

Then there’s the paperwork. If a landlord’s ever asked to show what was found, what was done and when, our records become their records, and a job sheet that just says “mould treated” won’t stand up to that.

A fairly standard repair route

1

Report logged

2

Waits for triage

3

Surveyor booked

4

Works order raised

5

Contractor appointed

6

Access sorted with the tenant

waiting

between every step, before anyone has looked at the wall

Treating mould without finding the cause means it comes back

This is the bit I’d worry about if I were running a housing team.

Once the deadline becomes the target, the job shrinks to wipe it down, stain block it, repaint and close the ticket. It looks fine at sign-off, and then in February the black spots are back above the window, the tenant reports it again and a new ten days starts on the same wall.

Mould is the symptom. Underneath it there’s

Condensation

Penetrating damp

Rising damp

And usually something feeding it, like

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An extractor fan switched off at the isolator because it rattled

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A cold spot on an external wall pulling the heat out of the room

GME Group team reviewing plans and material samples in the office

Diagnose and treat in one visit, and record everything as you go

The landlords handling this best have cut steps out of the route:

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One visit diagnoses the problem and, where it can, treats it there and then.

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Photos and moisture readings are logged against the property with dates as the work happens, rather than written up from memory a week later.

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Finding the cause is in the brief from day one, so nobody has to argue about whether it’s in scope.

10,000+

treatments for Leeds City Council

We’ve been working on mould eradication with councils and housing providers since 2016. If you’d like to put your own process up against the timescales, our mould team will walk through it with you.

Talk to our mould team

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Fully accredited

Independently assessed health, safety and compliance standards

CHAS

SafeContractor

Constructionline

Why Choose GME

Trusted by Homeowners, Social Landlords & Contractors

With 15+ years’ experience and a fully accredited team, GME Group delivers loft and ventilation upgrades in both void and tenanted properties. Our clean, hassle-free approach keeps residents comfortable and projects on schedule.

Certified Professionals CSCS, CHAS, SafeContractor, and more.
Energy-Efficiency Focus Solutions designed to cut heating costs.
Health & Compliance Ventilation that meets Part F and other regs.
Minimal Disruption Fast, tidy installations in occupied homes or busy sites.

GME are a delight to work with. We take great comfort in knowing our schemes have the finishing touches they deserve, with decoration always delivered to an exceptional standard by quality professionals. They always know and deliver the labour requirement needed to hit the deadlines dictated by us without compromising their high standards.

Tom Hilling

Woodhouse Barry Construction

The guys at GME were great! Polite, cleaned up after themselves, kept us up to date on everything that was happening and when. They’ve built a beautiful new fence, even went out of their way to help us remove some rubbish that we’d had lying around for a few months in the garden! Really appreciate their work. Thanks! 😊

Kirstie Webster

Planned Maintenance

We have worked with the team at GME Painting Contractors for a number of years now. Their work is always to a very high standard, and they are very accommodating and extremely professional at all times. I wouldn’t have any hesitation in recommending them.

Matt Wass

Jupiter Construction

GME attended several of our properties affected by damp and mould, and their communication with both our residents and staff was excellent throughout. The surveyors identified the root causes quickly, and the works were carried out neatly and on time. Since the treatment, we’ve had zero reoccurrences reported.

Housing Officer, Leeds City Council

Mould Eradication

The team that came to do repairs at my Bungalow were very Helpful pleasant and helped me with furniture i cant falt them in any way and the work was done its to a high standard

Tenant

Tenanted Property

GME have made our little town pop, they have done an amazing job of the posts outside the police station, which was making the place look untidy, Well done and thanks for your service

Mark E

Social Value

GME Painting Contractors successfully secured a place on the Berneslai Homes “Repairs, Maintenance and Minor Works Framework” in 2023 through a competitive bidding process. Due to internal changes within Berneslai Homes, work wasn’t allocated under the framework until early 2024. Since beginning a working relationship with GME for the mould removal, and painting & decorating services, we have successfully cleared the backlog of jobs that were outstanding and in light of their professional, quick turn around and value for money service,

Philip Newsam - Senior Responsive Manager

Berneslai Homes

I want to say thanks to you all at GME for supporting us in surveying and treating damp and mould, you have really helped us meet the high demand of damp and mould cases within our housing stock.

Joel Hawkyard

Kirklees Homes and Neighbourhoods

Gavin, Ian and the team at GME have done a fantastic job on our external re-decoration projects. The teams provided on site worked meticulously and to a high standard to transform the appearance of the buildings. The residents were delighted with the end results and we look forward to working on further projects together. We'd have no hesitation in recommending their services to prospective clients.

Matthew Wilson

Commercial Painting

GME have worked closely with the LCC responsive teams to tailor the mould eradication service, which to date has seen them carry out life-improving measures in over 10,000 tenanted properties. Alongside the mould works in housing properties, GME also complete void works and any other painting and decorating works required. The team of specialist management and office staff who all have a wealth of experience on Council and Housing Association contracts and are highly trained in working with people who are deemed as vulnerable or have a life-limiting illnesses.

Shannon O Brien - Senior Works Programmer

Leeds City Council

“Would highly recommend GME for damp & mould works.” Excellent workmanship, great attitude from the team, and clear reporting for our internal records. GME have become our go-to contractor for mould eradication and associated repairs.

Maintenance Surveyor

Mould Eradication

From the first call to the final inspection, their communication was first class. They made sure our elderly tenants felt comfortable and kept them updated throughout. It’s refreshing to work with a contractor that balances quality with empathy.

Repairs & Maintenance Officer

Mould Eradication

The GME team are fantastic, we have had 3 jobs completed by them now and the standard of the work and communication from the office staff is second to none. I will Recommend GME to all my contacts.

Kenny Tibble - CEO

Invicta Interiors

“Quick turnaround and minimal disruption.” We had a number of urgent mould reports during winter, and GME responded within 24 hours. Their operatives were polite, worked cleanly, and completed the treatment to a high standard. Feedback from tenants has been very positive.

Property Services Manager, Barnsley Homes

Mould Eradication

GME have done a fantastic job volunteering to help the local community painting benches and bollards in the town centre. Their work is always to the highest standard, thanks so much for the help and support!

William Harrison

Social Value

GME Painting Contractors have worked with us for number of years and completed many sensitive projects including Rainbow House which is a respite for children and young people with complex needs. Working with GME comes with an ease of organisation, excellent quality of works and we always know our clients will be left happy with the service provided. If I had to recommend a commercial painting and decorating company, GME would be my first call. Thank you for all your help on our project’s GME. I look forward to working with you on many more in the near future.

Andy Fenton

Morgan Sindall

“Made a stressful situation easy to deal with.” The GME team were brilliant when they came to treat mould in my flat. They explained everything before starting, used dust sheets, cleaned up after themselves and even helped me move furniture back. You’d never know they’d been, other than the walls look perfect again!

Resident, Kirklees

Mould Eradication

Just a note to say a huge thank you for the amazing work completed on our new office – We absolutely love it! Once again the guys completed the work on time and on budget and left the office really tidy.

Charly Melia

Integrated Recruitment

the gentleman that came out were professional and polite and did a really good job. They showed me what they had done and made sure I was happy with the job they had come to do. Thank you.

Mould Tenant

Mould Eradication

5 - Stars | 2 years ago Had my gym decorated by the GME team. They provided a brilliant service, left no mess and I was over the moon. They also took the job on at short notice. I will only use GME for my painting services now. Positive Quality, Professionalism, Value Services

Dave Young

Commercial Painting

“Outstanding service with attention to detail.” We’ve used GME across our stock for several years now. Their professionalism, documentation, and photographic evidence process make compliance easy for us. They understand Awaab’s Law requirements inside out and always ensure residents feel safe and informed.

Compliance Manager, Social Housing Provider

Mould Eradication

Continued Partnerships with Trusted Clients

Professional loft & ventilation services for social housing, private landlords, and commercial buildings

Commercial

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Public Sector

See how we deliver reliable, compliant services for public sector organisations.

Local Authorities

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Education & Healthcare

Discover our work in environments where safety, sensitivity, and precision matter most.

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Residential & Housing

Learn how we improve and maintain homes and housing developments across the UK.

Housing Developments

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Specialist & Heritage

Find out how we protect, restore and enhance historic and specialist buildings.

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Case Study

Leeds General Infirmary - NHS Hospital Decorating Programme

A circa 10-year decorating and refurbishment programme across the older parts of Leeds General Infirmary, delivered around a live hospital.

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Chocolate Works & LiLAC - Care Home Decorating

Two care home decorating programmes - 42 bedrooms at a listed York landmark and 12 years of maintenance across 11 LiLAC sites in Leeds.

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iQ Huddersfield

350-bedroom student accommodation redecoration in a six-week summer window.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Centre

Year-long phased decoration programme across a full-service city-centre hotel.

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Village Hotels - Leeds North and Wirral

Phased redecoration of 99 bedrooms and communal areas across two sites,

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Carlton Academy

Stripping back varnish entirely and redecorating a school from scratch, during half-term.

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The Green, University of Bradford

Seventy-five bedrooms delivered in two-and-a-half weeks against a three-week deadline.

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Springwell School

We developed a decorating specification that balanced the right aesthetic with the practical resilience the setting required.

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Bradford student accommodation

Using a phased approach on the full redecoration of a 40-bedroom student block - to a tight programme.

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Case Study

Askham Bryan College

Redecorating student accommodation, covering 63 bedrooms, kitchens and corridors, delivered to a high-quality finish with real-condition results.

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Kirk Balk Academy

Consistently delivering a long-term decorating contract across an 11-school estate.

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Case Study

Ulster Yarns

Refurbishing a 3,600 sq ft factory with specialist coatings and minimal disruption to ongoing textile operations.

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Case Study

Health Clinic Wakefield

Delivering sensitive refurbishment at a five-storey community clinic while supporting day-to-day operations.

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New Lodge Housing Estate

Improving 250 council homes for Berneslai Homes with coordinated redecoration and tenant-first delivery.

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University of Huddersfield

Transforming learning and heritage spaces across a major university campus with smart, coordinated delivery.

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Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Enhancing clinical environments across a busy NHS hospital with vibrant, safe finishes and minimal disruption.

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Bannatyne Health Clubs

National refresh of health club interiors and exteriors, completed out-of-hours with zero disruption to members.

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Industry Accreditations

Operative Certifications & Safety Checks

Black mould and damp staining on a ceiling corner

October 13, 2026

October 13, 2026

Awaab's Law Phase 2: what changes on 30 November, and what carries over

October 13, 2026

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