What's new
Care and Repair now offers services to eligible home owners and private renting tenants in Waverley Borough. Residents in Guildford and Waverley can access the service by contacting us, using the details below.
Who we are
Care and Repair is a Home Improvement Agency based in Guildford Borough Council's offices.
What we do
We aim to help older people and people with disabilities who are either home owners or who privately rent accommodation in the borough, to live safely, securely and comfortably in their homes.
Whatever repairs or improvements your home needs to make it more comfortable or easier to live in, the friendly Care and Repair team will help you find the most suitable solution, and where appropriate act on your behalf.
We will visit your home and offer free advice on practical solutions to the following:
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Income maximisation - income support, attendance allowance.
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Security measures - door chains, door locks, window locks.
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Safety measures - comprehensive home check for accident prevention, smoke detectors, grab rails.
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Energy efficiency - energy saving light bulbs, insulation, draught proofing
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Adaptations - lifts (stair, vertical and bath lifts), wheelchair ramps, ground floor extensions.
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Repairs and improvements - re-wiring, plumbing, roof repairs, gutters and downpipes, re-roofing, damp treatment, repairs to and new windows, central heating.
We also offer a handyperson service for small repairs.
Financing improvements
The advice given by the Care and Repair team is free and you are under no obligation to go ahead with any work. If you do wish to make improvements you may be eligible for a grant to help pay for the work, alternatively we can advise you on how to fund the work yourself.
Organising improvements
Once you have decided what needs to be done, we can help you choose reputable builders who will supply estimates for the cost of work. The Care and Repair team can organise and supervise the job from start to finish, for which a fee is payable. However where a grant is received this will also cover the fee.
Other contacts
www.connect2u.org.uk (this page opens in a new window) has been set up to help people through the process of having home adaptations and to share thoughts, views and ideas.
For details on home improvement agencies visit www.foundations.uk.com (this page opens in a new window).
Or contact Care and Repair directly, to find out more about the service.
Guildford and Waverley Care and Repair
Private Sector Housing
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
GU2 4BB
Tel: 01483 444302
Fax: 01483 444844
Email: CareandRepair@guildford.gov.uk