The North East of England is experiencing a welcome resurgence in private housebuilding. With its blend of affordability, attractive lifestyle offering, and strategic location, the region has become a magnet for renewed investment from national developers eager to capitalise on growing demand. As cranes return to skylines and new communities begin to emerge, subcontractors like Ormston Drylining are playing a pivotal role in ensuring that this growth is both sustainable and successful.
A Surge in Private Sector Activity
Recent figures from the National House Building Council (NHBC) highlight the scale of the region’s momentum. Private sector housing registrations in the North East jumped by an astonishing 78% in Q3 of 2024 compared to the same quarter in 2023, one of the highest increases in the UK. Nationally, the rise was 58%, making the North East’s contribution even more significant.
These figures are more than just numbers, they represent renewed confidence in the market. Developers are once again betting on the region, and demand for high quality housing stock continues to climb. But with opportunity comes responsibility. For contractors and subcontractors alike, this surge means an increased need for agility, dependability, and the capacity to deliver at scale without compromising on quality.
Ormston Drylining: Scaling With Confidence
At Ormston Drylining, we’ve spent nearly two decades earning the trust of developers across the region. With a 19 year track record of delivering high quality interiors on time and to spec, we’re now entering our next chapter Scaling our operations to meet growing demand while staying true to the values that have shaped our success.
Here’s how we’re preparing for the next wave of development:
Expanding Our Workforce
We’re actively growing our team of boarders, tapers, patchers, and supervisors to ensure we can meet rising demand across multiple sites. This expansion is carefully managed to maintain our high standards of finish and customer service.
Upskilling & Continuous Training
We’re investing in regular training and skills development to ensure every team member remains up to date with the latest techniques, health and safety standards, and materials innovations. It’s not just about keeping up, it’s about staying ahead.
Digital Project Management
Our adoption of cloud-based project tracking and scheduling tools allows us to manage multiple sites with greater efficiency, reducing downtime and ensuring smooth coordination from start to finish.
Trusted Supplier Relationships
Thanks to our strong partnerships with key suppliers, we have dependable access to high quality materials — a key advantage during peak building periods where delays can cost time and money.
These investments position us not only for growth but for resilience, the kind of robust, scalable operations that developers rely on when timelines tighten and expectations rise.
Looking Ahead: Growth with Purpose
With developers extending their reach into Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, County Durham and beyond, the North East is solidifying its position as a strategic hub for residential development. But this pace of progress demands more than just manpower, it calls for professionalism, precision, and a deep understanding of the local landscape.
Ormston Drylining is already rising to meet this challenge. Whether it’s multi phase developments such as Riverbrook Gardens in Alnwick or expansive projects like Woodside Gardens in Ryton, we’re demonstrating day in and day out that local expertise, backed by modern systems and dedicated teams, creates real value on the ground.
Our goal is simple but powerful: to become the North East’s most trusted drylining partner, delivering safe, high quality interiors, on time, every time.
Housing Demand In The North East Strong
Let’s Work Together
If you’re a developer, site manager, or contractor working in the North East, we’d love to hear from you. Partner with Ormston Drylining and experience a team that brings consistency, care, and quality to every stage of the project lifecycle..
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