A non-emergency service available to all residents in Camden who are 65 years plus, are vulnerable or have a disability and received Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payments (PIP). You will be required to show a recent proof of receipt of a relevant benefit to the handyperson.
Works that are the responsibility of the landlord cannot be carried out by the Handyperson Service.
If you are not elderly or disabled, please use Handy Heroes handyperson service, vetted and reliable workmen from Origin.
Service:
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minor plumbing
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minor electrical jobs
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security works
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changing light bulbs
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draught-proofing
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small carpentry jobs
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flat-packed furniture assembly
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Free home safety assessment (takes up to 20 minutes)
Cost:
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£10 per hour labour costs if you are in receipt of any means-tested benefit such as Income support, Income-based Jobseekers' Allowance, Houssing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Income-related Employment Support Allowance, Guaranteed Pension Credit.
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£20 per hour for other eiligible Camden residents
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Labour costs include VAT and any materials needed are charged separately
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Residents living within the congestion charge zone will be required to pay £11.50.
Address:
Origin Housing, St RichardsHouse, London, NW1 1BS
Umbrella org:
Origin Housing
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Who is it for:
Camden residents 65+