An initiative by Stafford Borough Council that promises cost-effective home repairs has been rolled out to Stone residents – but you must act fast!
Stafford Borough Councillor Jill Hood has recently let us know that this service has now been extended to include Stone. Speaking to A Little Bit of Stone Jill said:
“The Stafford Healthy Homes service is a perfect opportunity for residents to apply for a home repair service which can be achieved in one day by a single workman and with a cost under £500. It’s meant for those irritating jobs that have needed doing for a while which you personally can’t do and it will cost the earth by hiring someone in.
To apply, just call Stafford Borough Council on 01785 619000 and there will be someone who will be able to help .
Please be aware that the scheme finishes in September.”
Who’s the scheme for?
Healthy Homes is a home repair service for homeowners and tenants with a low income and an ongoing health condition living in specific areas of Stafford Borough.
Households with an income below £31,000 and less than £10,000 savings are eligible. Alternatively, households in receipt of a means tested benefit, or receiving Local Council Tax Reduction support are eligible.
Works will be considered when they can reasonably be achieved within one day, by a single operator for under £500. Healthy Homes will not support purely cosmetic concerns, significant refurbishment, or large-scale home improvement items.
What sort of works do they do?
- Secure carpets
- Roof repairs
- Washing machine installation
- Door and window repairs
- Water leaks
- Treatment of damp and mould
- Heating system repairs
- Furniture building and moving
- Minor electrical repairs
- Paving repair and fall prevention
- Additional sockets and light fixtures
- Clearing and cleansing
- Handrails
Stafford Healthy Homes is a home repair service for people living in poor health and on low income in targeted areas of Stafford Borough.
The project is funded to September 2024* Healthy Homes supports homeowners and those who rent their properties, but it is important to note that Healthy Homes does not intend to replace or substitute for the legal responsibilities placed on landlords.
