Spencerbeck House
Background history
Spencerbeck House is Beyond Housing’s only high-rise block, consisting of 72 flats over 10 floors. The block was constructed in 1972 and was reaching the end of its life expectancy.
In April 2023, after a six-week consultation with customers living in Spencerbeck House and local stakeholders, we made the decision to support all current customers to be rehoused and to demolish the block.
We considered two options – keep the building and carry out significant building safety works or rehouse all customers permanently and demolish the building. Letters were sent to all customers in the block, The Regulator of Social Housing, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council and Jacob Young MP in January 2023. The letters set out the current situation, the two options and ways to provide feedback, either online, face to face or by telephone.
Almost 70% of those living in Spencerbeck House responded to the consultation who all expressed a desire to be permanently rehoused as soon as possible and for Spencerbeck House to be demolished. Once the decision was taken, all customers were informed by writing in of the decision and of the next steps, including how to register and bid for a new home using Tees Valley Homes Finder.
Our team worked closely with each customer to find them an alternative home and supported their move and, by the end of September 2023, everyone had moved to a place of their choosing.
Updates
- April 2026
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We are pleased to confirm that we have appointed MGL Demolition to complete the demolition of Spencerbeck House (read more here).
MGL Demolition are a well-known and trusted contractor who have a wealth of experience in demolishing buildings of this nature. Works will be starting on site this month and once operations have been set up the internal fixtures and fittings and asbestos will be carefully and safely removed to allow for demolition of the structure.
We anticipate works completing in January 2027 and we will keep residents updated on progress.
Residents with questions about the demolition works can contact Chris Little, Contracts Manager at MGL Demolition, on 0191 383 9900 or by emailing enquiries@mgldemolition.co.uk
- January 2026
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We have selected a preferred contractor following the tender process and we are now working with them to agree the contract and programme.
- November 2025
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Following completion of the pre-tender surveys and agreeing the demolition specification we have gone out to tender to appoint a contractor who will undertake the demolition of the building on our behalf.
- July 2025
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Following removal of the telephone mast from the site, we are arranging for the disconnection of the electric and water from the building as well as completing the surveys and reports required to go out to tender for a demolition contractor.
- May 2025
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We have now agreed the removal of the telephone mast from the roof and works will be happening during June/July 2025.
- October 2024
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We’re currently applying for permission from Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council to proceed with this demolition.
The building is now empty and secure awaiting demolition. We continue to negotiate with the operator of the telecoms mast at the top of the building to find a permanent or temporary alternative location, however, this will take time to identify.
- February 2024
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Following a six-week consultation with customers of Spencerbeck House in June, Beyond Housing made the decision to demolish Spencerbeck House and support customers to be rehoused.
We are pleased to share with you that all 52 customers living in Spencerbeck House have now moved to a home of their choosing, of which 50 remain customers of Beyond Housing.
To help with creating a safe community, we have screened the first two floors and are in the process of clearing items for reuse, recycling, or disposal. We will continue to review the safety and security of the building. If, however, you notice any crime-related activities, we urge you to call the police to report them.
To enable us to progress with the demolition, we first require the telecoms mast to be relocated by the mast operator. We are working hard to negotiate with the mast operator to do this, however, indications show this will take time.
Beyond Housing is committed to keeping you updated on the progress of the demolition project and will share a further update when we have made progress with the relocation of the telecoms mast and are in a position to provide you with a timescale for the demolition.
