Customers are responsible for carrying out some repairs themselves, such as:
- Replacing plugs and chains to sinks and baths
- Unblocking sinks, drains and toilets that have been blocked through misuse.
- Bleeding Radiators.
- Replacing shower curtains.
- Installing or replacing curtain rails, pelmets, and blinds.
- Replacing broken toilet seats.
- Filling minor cracks and holes before redecoration.
- Adapting or adjusting doors to accommodate carpets or floor covering (aside from Fire Doors).
- Repairs to their own improvements/alterations.
- Items the tenant, their family or visitors have damaged.
- Replacing lamps and fluorescent tubes (unless fixed behind a screw).
- Installing TV aerials (unless you live in a block of flats).
- Connecting and disconnecting household appliances
- Lock changes and replacing keys where lost.
- Garden Maintenance & Repairs to sheds.
Repair Priorities
Repairs are grouped in different priorities to make sure we deal with the most urgent ones quicker.