Some of the repairs you request may be your responsibility as a tenant, and Hounslow Homes will not be able to carry out the repair for you. We will let you know when you contact us about a repair if we cannot carry out the work
If you are over 60, there is a scheme available to you that will carry out repairs at affordable costs. The scheme is available to tenants of local authorities (such as Hounslow Homes) private landlords or other agencies.
About the Handy Persons Scheme
Contact the Handy Person Scheme direct on 0208 560 6969 - Office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
The scheme is based at:
Alexandra House
Albany Road
Brentford.
The Handy Person Scheme is funded by Age Concern, and provides low cost practical help with jobs in the home, to residents of the London Borough of Hounslow who are over 60
The scheme provides help with:
- Carpentry
- Minor Plumbing
- Small Electrical Work
- Home Safety
- Home Security
- Stair Rails
Repairs not included in the scheme are
- Painting and decorating
- Major household repairs
- Gardening
- Window cleaning
- Replacement of guttering
- Rewiring
- Any work above stepladder height.
- Any repairs that are the responsibility of the local authority, private landlord or other agency
You can contact the Handy Person Scheme if you are in any doubt as to whether they can help with a particular repair.
CostsIf the repair is eligible, there is no charge for the labour, but you will need to pay for the cost of any materials.
ReferralsThe referral details are taken and where necessary a home visit is made before a decision is taken to accept the referral. Priority is given to users of the 'Home from Hospital Scheme.
Care and Repair Scheme
Care and Repair is a service, which helps homeowners who are 60 years of age or over and are resident in the London Borough of Hounslow, to improve, repair or adapt their homes.
For more information visit the Hounslow Council Website.