Repairs to private sector housing

 

Will you provide grant assistance to pay for repairs?
The Home Improvement Agency does not repair the houses of tenants of Newham Homes or of housing associations.

For owner occupiers who fit the criteria there may be limited financial assistance available (through the East London Regional Partnership) to deal with repairs that are hazardous. Hazards are housing conditions that are dangers to health and safety.

Hazard grants are only available to vulnerable people - i.e. disabled people or those who are over 60 and on a low income.


What other assistance is available?

The Newham Handyvan Service will carry out small repairs for pensioners and disabled people in any housing tenure. To contact the Handyvan Service ring 020 3373 8504.


Using the value of your home to pay for repairs.

Various products have been designed to help older and disabled people release the equity in their homes. service is limited to those on means tested benefits or Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance.

Newham Home Improvement Agency does not recommend any financial solution but can refer you to a financial coach for assistance in deciding how to pay for repairs to your home.

If you are entitled to Income Support or Pension Credit and the loan you take out is for essential work, you may be entitled to help with the cost of the interest from the Department of Works and Pensions.


Draught Proofing and Insulation

is available to make your home more energy efficient from Newham Warm Zone who can arrange grants towards the costs of heating and insulation. Freephone 0800 389 7286.

Contact Newham Domestic Energy Efficiency team to keep warm and save money on your bills.


How do I get in touch with the Newham Home Improvement Agency?

Newham Home Improvement agency
Broadway Chambers
530-542 High Street North
Manor Park, London E12 6QN,
Tel: 020 3373 2577 Fax: 020 8430 4642
newhamhia@newham.gov.uk


Other areas of our service:

• Major adaptations to your home if you are disabled
• Help from the Handyvan scheme with small repairs, security works and falls prevention