Rochdale Metropolitan Borough CouncilHome Improvement Agency Service

What does it do?The Handyperson scheme offers help to carry out a wide range of minor household repairs. There are four main work types:

Minor repairs - for example, leaking gutters, replacing tap washers
Crime prevention and home security - for example, door locks, chains, window locks, security lights
Home safety - for example, loose floorboards, trailing cables
Energy efficiency - for example, draught proofing of windows and doors, tank lagging
Painting, decorating and gardening are not included within the scheme.

Who it is for: People who are 60 or over, disabled, or otherwise vulnerable.
Where it is available: Local service covering: Rochdale (Greater Manchester).
What it costs: We provide labour free of charge. In most cases you will only pay for materials (there is no charge for crime prevention measures for example, door locks, chains).
Classification(s): Home maintenance, Safety & security, Home improvement agencies, Equipment, Handyperson / Odd jobs, Safety & security
Info last updated: 27/03/2011.