What does it do?Our agencies support older, disabled and vulnerable people to remain living independently, safe, warm and secure in their own homes.
Our staff will help you:
- Identify what repairs, improvements or adaptations are needed in your home
- Advise on financial options available to fund the work
- Visit you and help you complete any paperwork required
- Our technical officers will draw up plans and apply for building regulations and planning approval
- Choose a builder from an approved list of contractors, obtaining estimates and organise the work
- Oversee any work taking place at your home
- Provide support throughout the process of repairs and adaptations
- Ensure the work is complete to a high standard
- Deal with all payments
- Refer you to other agencies, organisations if you need additional help
Home Improvement Repairs and Adaptations
The work carried out dependant on your needs but could include:
- Minor repairs and rewiring
- Installing a central heating service
- Replacing your bathroom and kitchen
- Fitting loft insulation
- Carrying out structural repairs
- Treatments for damp and dry rot
- Fixing drains
- Renewing windows and doors
- Removal of bath and provision of level access shower facility
- Ramps
- Ground floor bedroom/shower room
Orbit care & repair staff will visit you in your home to talk to you about the work needed. They will also advise you on any funding that may be available to you, depending upon your situation.
Don’t worry about finding a reliable builder – we will arrange for the work to be carried out by one of our reputable contractors. We will also oversee the work and make sure that it is finished to the highest standards.