Home repairs
You may need to make some repairs to your home so that it’s safer or more comfortable to live in.
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If you are the homeowner, this will probably be your own responsibility. There is a list of companies vetted by Trading Standards on the Buy with Confidence website.
If you live in a housing association home or rent from a private landlord, then they're responsible for keeping the home maintained. You should contact them directly for anything that needs doing.
Find a tradesperson
Find tradespeople near you if you need help with odd jobs and small-scale repairs around the home.
- Which? Trusted traders or telephone 0117 456 6031
- Trustmark or telephone 0333 555 1234
- Trust a trader
- Buy with confidence approved trader scheme
- Age UK list of approved builders or telephone 0800 334 5056
Home Improvement Grant
Redbridge Council does provide both mandatory and discretionary adaptations grants for your home to improve your safety and independence in everyday tasks.
Disabled Facilities Grant
The grant can help with the cost of adapting your home to make it easier for yourself or the disabled person to continue living there.
Disabled Facilities Grant page
Gardening service
Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering offer residents over 50 a gardening service.
The service is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm and includes lawn mowing and edging, spring and autumn care, strimming, weeding and tidying, planting bulbs and shrubs, jet washing driveways and paths, basic fencing, tree care and more.
