Roofing systems that support safe, sustainable healthcare estates
IKO designs and manufactures compliant, resilient roofing systems for healthcare facilities, from NHS estates to private hospitals. Whether for new build or refurbishment, our UK-manufactured systems support lifecycle cost efficiency, low-carbon targets, and the rigorous demands of hospital infrastructure.
Resilience, regulation, and care continuity in roofing for hospitals
Healthcare environments require roofing systems that go beyond basic protection. IKO’s solutions are ideal for meeting today’s operational, regulatory, and sustainability challenges.
Fire-rated and regulation-ready
Compliant with Building Safety Act Gateways 2 & 3, tested to BROOF(t4), and fully traceable – supporting safer, more accountable builds.
Lifecycle performance, potential insurance savings
IKO systems are designed for long service life and backed by full certification. In some roof build-ups, the materials specified can lead to noticeably lower insurance premiums compared with alternative solutions. While installation costs may be higher at the outset, the resulting annual premium reductions can translate into significant whole-life cost savings for estate managers.
Decarbonisation built in
IKO Permatec LI and IKO Permascreed LI deliver verified reductions in upfront embodied carbon. All are backed by third-party EPDs, with Scope 3 reporting support for public sector projects.
Framework-aligned
IKO is a top-ranked supplier on the LHC RS5M framework. Our systems align with NHS procurement routes and public sector compliance expectations.
Roofing for hospitals, NHS estates, and healthcare buildings
Our systems cover waterproofing, damp-proofing, detailing, and drainage across a range of healthcare spaces, from critical care units to multi-storey car parks.
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Roofing and surfacing systems include:
Flame-free PVC and TPE membranes such as IKO Armourplan and IKO Spectraplan, offering high UV resistance, design flexibility, and low-maintenance performance for complex roof layouts.
Reinforced bituminous membrane roofing systems
High-performance options such as IKO ULTRA Mach Two, designed for flame-free application in sensitive, live environments, delivering long-term waterproofing and durability.
Low-carbon solutions like IKO Permatec LI, with over 50% lower upfront embodied carbon (third-party EPD verified) and zero-waste packaging that integrates during installation.
Service deck waterproofing & surfacing systems
Robust, trafficable waterproofing for service decks and car park areas, including IKO Permapark, ensuring reliable performance in demanding hospital environments.
IKO Elements sustainable roof build-ups
Available as an enhancement to any of the above systems, IKO Elements integrates blue, green, biosolar, or solar PV roofs to deliver added environmental value. These build-ups can help healthcare projects meet NHS Net Zero targets, while providing biodiversity, water attenuation, and renewable energy benefits.
Cold applied liquids
The IKO cold applied liquid waterproofing range provides the perfect solution for applications with complex detailing requirements. IKO cold applied liquid systems offer a fully bonded waterproofing application, meaning no flow paths for water to track.
The fast application of our cold applied liquid systems means they are ideal for seamless waterproofing of flat roofs with many complicated details and penetrations. This includes IKO metatech (BBA Certificate 24/7115).
Supporting NHS Net Zero and social value priorities
The NHS is targeting Net Zero for direct emissions by 2040 and has committed to embedding social value in all procurement decisions, accounting for at least 10% of award criteria. IKO’s roofing systems for healthcare facilities and service model help estates and capital teams meet both sets of requirements.
Carbon and circularity impact
- Science-based targets: IKO has committed to a 42% emissions reduction by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050.
- Verified low-carbon systems: IKO Permatec LI and IKO Permascreed LI offer reductions in upfront embodied carbon (third-party EPDs available).
- Scope 3 reporting support: Providing traceable supply chain and emissions data to help meet NHS carbon transparency standards.
- Circular thinking in action: IKO’s single ply take-back pilot diverts waste from landfill and supports closed-loop manufacturing.
- Proximity sourcing and low waste delivery: With UK manufacturing and localised delivery, we reduce transport emissions and support resilient supply.
- Transparency in action: IKO is a signatory to the Anti-Greenwash Charter and partner of the Supply Chain Sustainability School.
Social value outcomes
- Apprenticeships and skills investment: As well as operating its own apprenticeship scheme, IKO has partnered with SIMIAN to supply flat roofing systems for trainees, enabling structured, hands-on learning that addresses the sector’s critical skills shortage.
- Local employment and community impact: Through UK-based manufacturing and regional sourcing, IKO supports local economies while reinvesting in communities. This means backing numerous initiatives from grassroots sports and Wigan Youth Zone sponsorship to projects creating safe spaces for vulnerable families.
- Framework-aligned outcomes: IKO’s ESG model helps NHS estates meet the 10% minimum social value weighting required under PPN 06/20.
Whether you are specifying IKO as a hospital roofing contractor, architect or facilities manager, you’re choosing a partner that helps reduce emissions, create social impact and simplify NHS procurement.
Whether you are specifying IKO as a hospital roofing contractor, architect or facilities manager, you’re choosing a partner that helps reduce emissions, create social impact and simplify NHS procurement.
What Net Zero means for roofing for hospitals
Understanding the NHS’s environmental expectations and how IKO can help meet them.
From 2025, all new NHS facilities must meet carbon standards, and estates teams are under pressure to decarbonise existing buildings. Roofing plays a critical role in achieving these targets, both through material selection and whole-system performance.
IKO provides third-party verified low-carbon systems, Scope 3 reporting tools and UK-manufactured materials with full traceability. Combined with our circular economy initiatives and social value commitments, we’re helping Trusts meet the NHS Net Zero Building Standard with confidence.
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Proven solutions for NHS and healthcare estates
IKO systems have been installed across healthcare environments where continuity of care, compliance, and construction resilience are critical.
Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester: A high-traffic live hospital site required a full BUR refurbishment on ageing roof areas. IKO delivered a robust flat roof build-up with proven fire performance and detailing support, helping to reduce operational risk and improve long-term maintenance planning.
Cygnet Hospital Sherwood, Nottinghamshire: A new £20 million mental health facility housing intensive care and acute wards required rapid delivery and high thermal performance. IKO Armourplan single ply, IKO enertherm insulation, and IKO Protectoboard were used to overcome moisture issues and deliver on schedule, with local manufacturing supporting carbon and procurement goals.
Great Western Hospital, Swindon: Built during peak winter COVID pressures, the new Urgent Treatment Centre had to open in just three months. IKO Permatec hot melt and IKO Polimar FCS detailing systems enabled a rapid, durable installation on a constrained site, backed by phased logistics and full technical support.
Supporting Building Safety Act compliance across high-rise hospital projects
In England, the Building Safety Act applies mandatory Gateways 2 and 3 to higher-risk buildings over 18 metres tall or with seven or more storeys.
While hospitals are not automatically within this definition, many NHS estates teams and contractors are choosing to apply the same level of Gateway scrutiny to major or complex healthcare projects.
This strengthens traceability, safety and assurance across design, construction and handover — even where not a legal requirement.
IKO helps you meet every stage with confidence:
Gateway 1: Fire safety data and layout support.
Gateway 2: Product traceability, BBA and fire performance documentation.
Gateway 3: Installation inspections and full compliance records.
We also support the golden thread with traceable systems, technical packs and framework-aligned documentation, helping hospital estates stay ahead of changing regulations.
Wales and Scotland have similar but distinct building safety regulations. Speak to our Technical Team for guidance on how these may apply to your project.
Framework-aligned procurement for NHS estates
IKO is the #1 ranked supplier for traditional flat roof systems on the LHC RS5M Roofing Systems Framework, a trusted route to market for NHS Trusts and other public sector clients.
Why it matters for healthcare:
- Sector-ready - LHC frameworks are open to NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), and public healthcare bodies across England, Wales and Scotland.
- Refurbishment-ready - RS5M is ideal for hospital re-roofing, estate upgrades, and planned maintenance.
- Net Zero aligned - Supports the NHS's Greener Estates priorities through low-carbon, responsibly sourced systems.
- Community impact matters - LHC prioritises frameworks that deliver environmental, social, and economic value.
- Certified to deliver - IKO products are manufactured at four UK sites, each independently certified to ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), ISO 45001 (health and safety), and BES 6001 (responsible sourcing), providing assurance of consistent performance and traceability.
By choosing IKO through the LHC RS5M framework, you’re securing high-performance roofing systems for healthcare facilities while supporting compliant, responsible procurement that delivers value beyond the roof.
Let's work together
Whether you’re specifying for a hospital refurbishment or managing estate upgrades, IKO provides the technical insight, compliant systems, and on-site support to help deliver with certainty.