Handyperson Scheme

Scope of the Service

The handyperson scheme is a free service available to owner occupiers and tenants in Westminster who are over 60 or in receipt of a disability allowance. The service undertakes the following types of work for eligible customers:

• Minor repairs to defective stairs and floors
• Minor Plumbing jobs
• Replacing broken window or door furniture
• Re-fixing loose carpet
• Replacing light bulbs, plugs and fuses
• Small areas of tiling
• Fitting/replacing hand rails
• Re-hanging/adjusting doors
• Fitting grab rails
• Minor repairs to access paths and steps (not communal)

The handyperson can only undertake a job if it can be carried out in ½ a day so this will help to assess whether a requested job can be accepted or not. Any material costs over £50 will have to be paid by the client, the first £50 will be free.

The following works are not eligible under this scheme:

• Internal or external decoration
• Gardening
• Any work to a gas appliance or supply
• Repairs to or supply of household appliances

Eligible Persons

Persons who meet the following criteria qualify for the service:

• Residents of Westminster
• Live in private sector, RSL, or CityWest Homes property
• Have the authority to authorise the proposed work
• Be aged 60 or over or be in receipt of a disability allowance of any kind

Contact Details

Westminster City Council, Premises Management, Residential Environmental Health, City Hall, 4th Floor, 64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP

Tel : 020 7641 8959 Fax : 020 7641 8504

Email: res@westminster.gov.uk