Have you heard about Care and Repair?
We are a non-profit making organisation based in Soham, which has been helping elderly and disabled people organise building works to their own homes for 12 years. We help with repairs, adaptations and improvements. Caseworkers visit people in their own homes to give a confidential service providing free advice. We are funded by the District Council, Social Services, Health Service and Charities.
The building works may be large or small from extensions to dangerous electrics, from a leaking flat roof to a level access shower. The aim is to ensure that people remain at home in security and safety. We employ contractors from our vetted list and oversee the work.
Much of the building work we do is paid for by grants from the local authorities. We help people apply for these grants if they are entitled to receive them. The District Council also provide loans for large repairs and we can help organise works to be paid for by these loans. We charge a fee for arranging the building works, which is included in the grant or loan.
Other people who contact us want to pay for the building works themselves, but need a helping hand planning and arranging the building work. We always agree any costs with our clients before proceeding with planning or arranging building work.
If you are elderly or disabled and need to carry out repairs or need to adapt your home, please contact us to find out more. Our details are
- Care and Repair East Cambridgeshire Ltd
- Telephone 01353 723777
- Fax 01353 723778
- Our web site is www.careandrepair-ecambs.co.uk
PS We have a handyperson service for small jobs. It costs £10 plus the cost of any materials. This is ideal for small carpentry or building work.