 | What does it do?We provide advice and practical help with home adaptations, improvements and repairs to help you remain living in your own home in comfort and safety.
We can help with large or small adaptations:
- Stair lifts
- Level access showers
- Extensions
- Ramps
- Kitchen and bathroom adaptations
Repairs and improvements:
- Roof repairs
- Heating
- Electrical rewiring
- Replacement kitchens and bathrooms
Home safety checks:
- Uneven paths
- Preventing trips, falls and other accidents
- Home security
- Fitting smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Introducing our Handihelp service
Our technical officers and caseworkers will hep you from start to finish. They'll work out what you need, get quotes from reliable contractors and oversee the project to make sure the work is done well and that you’re happy with it.
During our first visit, we’ll do a basic home safety check and recommend safety improvements or other minor work. We'll also check you're getting all the benefits you're entitled to. |
Who it is for: Older, vulnerable or disabled people. | Where it is available: Local service covering: Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham (Berkshire). | What it costs: All our advice and information is free, although we will charge a fee for any technical work we do. We'll help you find ways to pay for the work, including local authority grants, loans and charitable funding. | Classification(s): Home maintenance, Adaptations - minor, Adaptations - major, Home improvement agencies, Major repairs, Safety & security | Info last updated: 20/02/2012. |
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