Handyperson service

This scheme can provide small DIY repairs and adaptations to the homes of residents living in the London Borough of Lewisham who are at least 60-years-old and/or disabled. These jobs do not include external work. Providing you meet the criteria, you are eligible to apply, whether you rent your property from the council, housing association, private landlord or own your own home. Our friendly staff carry out a range of repair jobs around the home.

Types of jobs a handyperson can help with:
- Small plumbing repairs
- General carpentry
- Moving furniture for easier access
- Fitting grab rails, hand rails and curtain rails
- Changing tap washers
- Changing light bulbs
- Minor adjustments to wooden doors and windows
- Making safe trip hazards
- Fitting and testing battery operated smoke alarms and bells
- There is no limit to the number of times you can access this service. During periods of high demand, we give priority to people who are being - discharged from hospital.

What a handyperson can’t help with:
We cannot carry out decorating, gardening, any kind of gas work, electrical wiring, external/communal work or general domestic tasks. We are unable to assist with major disabled adaptations, you will need to contact Lewisham Council’s Occupational Therapy Service for assistance.

Aids and Adaptations

If you or someone you live with finds it difficult to get around your home, you may be able to get help to maintain or improve your independence.

Lewisham Homes can provide some basic adaptations to your home without an assessment from Lewisham Council’s Occupational Therapy Service, who provide more complex adaptations.

For a list of the basic adaptations which can be installed by Lewisham Homes without an assessment, plus more details of the Occupational Therapy Service, see these Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.lewishamhomes.org.uk/your-home/repairs/adaptations-and-support-to-stay-independent/faqs-aids-and-adaptations/

Through our handyperson service and Aids and Adaptations scheme, we can enable older and/or disabled residents to live independently for longer. Read on below to find out how you could benefit.

The handyperson service is not free, it costs £40 per hour. There is a minimum booking of 1 hour, however should you require the handyperson service for longer than 1 hour, you can increase the booking by 15 minute intervals at a cost of £10 per interval. Book online here: https://www.lewishamhomes.org.uk/your-home/repairs/apply-for-handyperson-service/

You can also access the form through My Lewisham Homes, our online portal:https://portal.lewishamhomes.org.uk/

How do I apply for a basic adaptation provided by Lewisham Homes?

You can call our Customer Contact Centre on 0800 028 2028. Provided you meet the criteria above, Lewisham Homes does not charge for this service.

Email: gateway@lewisham.gov.uk