If you are an elderly or disabled
home owner or private tenant, and are finding it increasingly
difficult to do those little maintenance jobs around the
house, then why not call on the Suffolk Coastal Small Repair
Service on 01394 444644.
The Small Repair Service will carry out those little jobs for
you free of labour charges – all you pay for are the materials and
the hire of any special equipment at cost price.
The service is run by Suffolk Coastal’s
Helping Hand home improvement agency in
conjunction with Suffolk Heritage Housing Association’s maintenance
ranger service so you can be assured of a trustworthy contractor
and that the works will be carried out to a good standard. It is
one of our ways to try and protect vulnerable people from ‘cowboy’
builders.
The types of work covered are those that can generally be
carried out in 2-3 hours, for example:
- Repairs and adjustments to doors and windows.
- Guttering repairs (bungalows only).
- Roofing repairs.
- Gate and path repairs.
- Minor plumbing repairs.
- Minor electrical work.
- Fitting smoke alarms.
- Fixing dripping taps.
- Putting up shelves.
- Putting up curtain rails.
- Fitting locks and security chains.
At times of peak demand we will give priority to those elderly
or disabled people living alone who are in receipt of a
means-tested benefit. It may also be necessary to limit the number
of jobs that we can do at one property.
Where more extensive work is needed you may be eligible for
grant aid. We will be able to advise you of this. We can help you
with all the paperwork and organise reputable contractors. So if
you have concerns about repairing your home give us a ring on
01394 444644 or email
ps.housing@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk.