SMALL REPAIRS – Care & Repair Renfrewshire

SMALL REPAIRS

Our team includes our own qualified joiners. There is no charge for labour or travel costs and you only have to pay the cost of materials, if supplied by us. In some circumstances we can also provide materials free.

YOU CAN USE THIS SERVICE IF YOU ARE:-

Aged 60 or over
Disabled or the parent or guardian of a disabled person
An owner occupier or private tenant living in Renfrewshire or East Renfrewshire

Please note if you have someone living with you aged 17 or older who is able to do the work, you will not be able to use the service.

We do not carry out works which are the responsibility of your landlord.

WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

JOINERY	PLUMBING
Replace defective kitchen worktops/units Fit/replace shelves, curtain rails, blinds, etc Repair/replace timber flooring, skirtings, facings, etc Repair garden gates & huts (only if security issue) Box in pipework Doors & windows – fit internal doors, replace sash cords, cills (internal), seal frames, ease & adjust, replace handles, locks, letterboxes, hinges, etc Assemble small flat pack units Put up pictures, mirrors, clocks, coat hooks, etc. Fit toilet roll holders, towel rails, soap dishes, toilet seats, etc.	Replace taps, glands, washers & inserts Replace ball cocks and siphons Re-seal around baths, sinks, showers, etc Replace shower screens, bath/sink plugs, shower heads, and hoses Connect washing machines (if plumbing exists) Unblock baths, sinks, whbs
	ELECTRICAL
	Change plugs, bulbs, fuses, starters, batteries Fit wireless doorbells Change lamp/light shades Set up tvs and DVDs Rese clocks and timers
SAFETY/SECURITY	SORRY, BUT WE DO NOT DO
Fit door peepholes, viewcoms, chains, identislots, keysafes Replace faulty security lights Upgrade locks, fit bolts, catches, etc Fit grabrails Fit smoke, co detectors, and cold alarms Carry out home safety and security audits Supply 24 hour timers, safe cans, no cold call stickers, personal alarms Fit padlocks Reduce hazards eg fix loose carpets or trailing wires Supply message in a bottle Security mark property/smartwater	Gardening Painting and decorating Domestic appliance repairs (other than changing plugs or fuses) Works which we estimate will take longer than 2 hours

This list is not exhaustive. If you think we may be able to help you, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your problem. If we cannot carry out the works directly we may be able to provide advice or refer you to a reputable contractor or someone else who can assist.

We respond to all enquiries as quickly as possible but as demand for the service can be high we prioritise repairs that pose a threat to health, safety and security.