Empty homes repairs
When a property becomes empty we aim to carry out any repairs as soon as possible.
Following a clearance, repair survey, periodic test and capping gas supply the property will be categorised for repair.
- Category 1
Minor or no repairs - 7 calendar days - Category 2
A number of routine repairs e.g. new internal doors, minor plastering - 14 calendar days - Category 3
Extensive plastering, door renewals, woodwork repairs and/or one element of decent homes work i.e. kitchen or bathroom - 21 calendar days - Category 4
Structural repairs i.e. damp proof course, woodworm treatment, floor heave, two or more elements of decent homes work - 56 calendar days
The following works will be completed within five calendar days of getting the keys:
- lock change
- key safe installed
- property cleared
- asbestos survey
- electrical periodic test
- gas capped off
- repair survey completed
- energy performance survey completed
New tenants will sign a lettable standard checklist at the offer viewing.