We're investing £2.1million to improve homes in Hartlepool [Archived]

We've appointed Esh Construction through our capital framework to carry out a range of improvements to 297 homes in the Throston Grange area of the town - marking the latest milestone in our partnership.

The work includes new kitchens, partial electrical upgrades, electric fire removals. External enhancements such as fencing, canopies and roofing upgrades will also be carried out.

The capital investment programme, launched in 2023, has seen thousands of homes modernised across the North-East and Yorkshire. It’s delivering planned maintenance and building safety projects with a focus improving homes, customer experience and social value, working with trusted contractors to achieve high standards and value for money. 

The teams have worked closely with residents to ensure the improvements meet their needs, offering choices to personalise their homes and involving them in the planning process. The investment reflects Thirteen’s priority to provide great homes for its customers.

Thirteen’s investment area manager Rubie Dixon-Lee said: “We’re committed to investing in our customers’ homes to make sure they meet their needs now and in the future.

“We’re continuing to deliver significant improvements to thousands of homes, and this investment in Hartlepool is another great example where we’re creating modern homes that our customers are proud to live in.”

Framework manager at Esh Construction, Andrew Harrow, said: “The Throston Grange scheme is another example of how our partnership with Thirteen is delivering meaningful improvements to homes and communities.

“Through the Capital Investment Framework, we’ve developed a robust structure that allows us to deliver multiple schemes simultaneously, always with a customer-first approach. We’re proud to be playing a role in enhancing the quality, safety and energy efficiency of homes across the region.”

The Throston Grange scheme builds on the success of recent projects by Esh’s affordable housing refurbishment division. Residents and staff at Bramley Court have benefitted from major heating upgrades at the 46-home assisted living scheme in a £3.5 million development, while a £1 million investment has seen energy-efficiency upgrades across 150 homes in the Salters Lane and Humphreys estates in Stockton-on-Tees and Thornaby.

The project, which is expected to be completed in Spring 2026 is part of our wider £58million investment plans, which are improving thousands of homes in the North East and Yorkshire this year.