Introduction

Keeping a well maintained home can be difficult if you have a disability, or as you get older. But it is important that your home is kept in good shape as it’ll help you stay healthy and also reduce the risk of accidents.

Repairs to council homes

If you live in a council home in the East Riding of Yorkshire, you may be able to get help from the council through their repairs service. Your tenancy agreement sets out which repairs you are responsible for, but typically the council will help with repairs related to plumbing, electrics and roof maintenance.

You can find out more and request a repair here.

Hiring a tradesperson

You could hire a tradesperson to carry out any repairs needed to your home. The best way to find someone is usually through a recommendation from a family member or a friend. However, here are some websites that you can search for local tradespeople to quote for the work:

• Which? Trusted traders website
• Rated People website
• Trust a Trader website
• Checkatrade website

Help with the cost of home adaptations

If you need to make some changes to your home to improve your independence, you may be able to get some help with funding.

Help with your garden

We may be able to help you maintain your garden if you meet certain conditions. Please answer the following questions to check if you qualify:

Doing it yourself?

You may find the information on these websites useful: