Care & Repair Northamptonshire

Provides a range of measures for vulnerable householders, regardless of tenure of property, including:

• Handyman, small plumbing works, home security works, keysafes
• Domestic abuse measures including specialist sanctuary rooms
• Minor adaptations and falls prevention, including grab rails and ramps
• Child home safety measures including
• Warm at Home service (inc repairs, draught exclusion, secondary glazing)
• Garden clearance and fencing, removal of unwanted household items

All technicians are employed by us, are DBS checked, wear uniform, carry ID and drive company vans. We do not charge for assessments of work and customers are provided with a written quotation to accept prior to work commencing. We are registered with Trading Standards.

• Charge – subsidised rate of £15.00 ph plus VAT and cost of materials
• Hardship Fund – for those most in need to fund essential works.
• Warm at Home Service – FREE of charge to those eligible
• Child Home Safety project – FREE of charge to those eligible
• We also carry out works on behalf of partners across the county where other charges apply

Eligibility

Any one of the following:

• Age (50+)
• Disability or long-term conditions
• Low income (in receipt of means tested benefits)
• Other vulnerable due to being a victim/living in fear of crime
• Families with young children * (additional eligibility may be required for some services)

 Hours and Duration

Mon – Thurs 8.30am – 4.30pm
Fri 8.30am – 4pm

Referral Process

Householders or family members can ring directly or email