Handyperson Service
The Handyperson Service is our quick reactive repairs service for persons aged over 65, who are owner-occupiers or private tenants and require works to your home that are essential to your safety, security and comfort.
How Much will the Service Cost?
There is a small service charge of £5.00 for two hours work, plus the cost of the materials used.
Examples of work that can be undertaken:
- Replace small window panes
- Re-hang gate
- Unblock waste-pipe
- Minor gate and fence repairs
- WC ball valve replacement
- Minor plumbing repairs
- Minor electrical work (wiring plugs, fuses, change bulb)
- Fit door locks
- Fit door bells
- Tiling (maximum 1 sq metre)
- Fit stair gate
- Install stair rails and grabrails
- Install safety chains and security locks
- Install external handrails and grabrails
- Relay paving slab
- Recast crumbling step
- Draught proof door
- Install additional telephone point
- Fix Curtain Rails
- Hang Curtains
- Create a ramp
- Build a half step
- Install bath aids and grab bars
- Fitting of lever taps
- Other works will also be considered
Please note: The handyperson cannot do any work that is above the height he can reach from a step ladder. He is not allowed to carry out any routine painting, decorating or gardening.
Handyperson Service for Council Tenants
Since June 2007, the Agency has been able to make its Handyperson Services available to older and vulnerable disabled Council Tenants.
What can the Handyperson do for Council Tenants?
The Agency’s Handyperson Service can undertake some small-scale works, for which the tenant would normally be responsible, such as:
- Installation of Door Bells
- Putting up Shelving
- Putting up Curtain Rails
- Replacing Light Bulbs
- Installing extra Telephone points
- Replacing Letter-boxes
- Security Upgrades (such as installing safety chains, or bolts)
- Provision of Chair Raisers
The Handyperson cannot undertake works that would normally be the responsibility of the Council, as your Landlord.
The Handyperson cannot do any work that is above the height he can reach from his step ladder and he is not allowed to carry out any routine painting, decorating or gardening.
How Much will it Cost?
Like owner-occupiers and private tenants, in most cases, there will be a flat charge of £5.00 for up to 2 hours work, plus the cost of necessary materials used.