Home Improvement Agency Service

Homestay is Canterbury City Council's Home Improvement Agency.

Repairs and maintenance
If you are on a low income or receive a means tested or disability benefit then Homestay may be able to help with some repairs and maintenance in the form of a repayable loan. Some of the work we cover includes:

Damp treatment and repair
Replacement windows and doors
Roof repairs
Renewing old electrical installations

We regret, Homestay are not able to offer any assistance for general day to day repairs, decorating or gardening.

Adaptations for disabled people
People's needs are the most important factor in the adaptation process. The purpose of any adaptation is to restore independence, confidence and dignity to individuals whose environment has disabled them.

From installing grab rails to flush floor shower rooms and home extensions, Homestay may be able to assist. The majority of disabled adaptations and alterations we carry out are in the form of a disabled facilities grant and vary depending on each individuals circumstances.

Home security
For any additional security measures to your home, Homestay refer people to Homesafe, a free service provided by Kent County Council in partnership with "in touch" support and Kent County Council Occupational Therapy Services.

Homesafe operates across Kent and they aim to help people feel safe and secure in their own homes by carrying out security works and minor aids and adaptations.

Homesafe can help with the following:-

Grab Rails
Chair / Bed / Sofa Raisers
Safety Advice
Window Locks
Smoke Alarms
Door Locks and Bolts
Low Energy Lightbulbs
Door Viewers and Safety Chains
Night Latches

Homesafe can be contacted on 08458 247 247 or visit the Homesafe website.

Energy efficiency
Homestay offer advice on energy efficiency as well as providing grants for renewable energy sources.

Who it is for: Elderly, disabled or people on low incomes.
Where it is available: Local service covering: Canterbury (Kent).
Additional information: The Homestay Agency aims to be: Professional Courteous Consistent whilst advising clients about the options available Prompt (we will return phone calls within 1 working day and we will endevour to keep any appointments) Practical Flexible
Classification(s): Home maintenance, Home improvement agencies
Info last updated: 15/08/2011.

About the service provider:
Contact info:	Homestay Agency: Canterbury City Council, Military Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1YW. (view on map) Telephone: 01227 862 580 Fax: 01227 862 539 http://www.canterbury.gov.uk/homestay Contact the provider
Parent organisation:	Canterbury City Council
Who are they?	In April 2011, the four councils of Canterbury, Dover, Shepway and Thanet set up East Kent Housing (www.eastkenthousing.org.uk), an ALMO, to manage their housing.