Housing Repairs
Home maintenance and loans for home repairs, adaptationsWhat does it do?
Flexible home improvement loans (from the council)
If you're a homeowner aged 60 or over then you can get a flexible home improvement loan from your council.
With these loans you can repay as little or as much of the loan as you like each month, with the peace of mind that it has been provided on a not-for-profit basis.
What you may be able to improve
The council will consider improvements that can make your home safer, warmer, healthier or more comfortable. Examples of work that may be possible include:
essential repairs and maintenance
central heating or improvements to heating
replacement doors and windows
improvements to insulation
roof and structural repairs
replacement bathroom suites
installation of level-access showers
plumbing and drainage repairs
rewiring
replacement kitchens
burglar alarm and home security
replacement guttering, soffits and cladding
work associated with eradicating dampness, wet rot, dry rot and woodworm
installation of stair-lifts and other adaptations
Who it is for?
for older home owners in Buckinghamshire
Where it is available?
How to access or apply for it:
Contact the council First Response Team
Call: 01296 383204