Housing Associations
Building Confidence in Every Community.
Protecting your Scheme
At Checkmate, we understand the unique challenges faced by Housing Associations – and the importance of having local expertise you can rely on. With regionally based surveyors and dedicated account management, we provide personal, consistent support tailored to the specific needs of your communities.
Our rated structural warranty solutions offer complete peace of mind, protecting developments from insolvency risks, ensuring project continuity, and supporting social value delivery at every stage of construction. Whether you’re delivering new build, regeneration, or mixed-tenure schemes, our specialist team brings decades of hands-on regional experience across the social housing sector.
Our Offering to Housing Associations
We provide end-to-end structural warranty solutions and risk management support for affordable, community, and mixed-tenure developments across the UK.
Our Expertise Covers:
- New build housing schemes (social, affordable, shared ownership, and PRS)
- Regeneration and community-led housing projects
- Modular and off-site construction
- Refurbishment and conversion schemes
Why Housing Associations Choose Checkmate
We provide end-to-end structural warranty solutions and risk management support for affordable, community, and mixed-tenure developments across the UK.
Rated Assurance
Backed by trusted capacity, ensuring long-term protection and reliability
Technical Expertise
Our regional surveyors and underwriting teams work closely with you from design through to completion.
Personal Support
Every Housing Association partner receives a dedicated regional account manager for consistent, responsive communication.
Social Value Commitment
We share your mission to create safe, sustainable, and community-focused housing.
Regional Presence
Local representatives across the UK offering deep insight into regional housing needs, regulations, and community priorities.
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Our Products
Our products include:
Insolvency Cover
Protecting against contractor or developer insolvency to ensure project completion.
Developer Liability Period (DLP) Waiver
Reducing exposure during the post-completion period and safeguarding long-term resilience (subject to underwriting approval).
Latent Defects Insurance (LDI)
Backed by rated capacity, providing lasting confidence in every build.
Performance Bonds
Guaranteeing contractual performance and financial security.
Insurance Backed Guarantees (IBGs)
Protecting homeowners or Housing Associations if a contractor becomes insolvent and cannot fulfil their guarantee obligations.
Advance Payment Bonds
Safeguarding upfront payments and reducing financial risk for Housing Associations.
Road and Sewer Bonds
Ensuring compliance and financial security for works requiring adoption by local authorities.
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated Housing Association specialists work directly with clients to deliver practical assurance and responsive support throughout each project.
Wales and South West England
Midlands
South East England
(Additional regional representatives will join the team in early 2026.)
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