Get Connected Summer 2016

The selection
We choose replacement items based
on quality, cost and energy efficiency.
KITCHENS
Oakwood Kitchens provide our high quality
kitchens, which are built using materials
sourced from sustainable forests. You will
be able to choose from a wide range of units,
worktops and handles.
BATHROOMS
You will be able to choose from an attractive
range of tiles and flooring. We also offer some
choice of fixtures and fittings.
BOILERS
We are currently installing Ideal Logic combi
boilers, which are smaller in size, aesthetically
attractive and give a high output of heating and
hot water. They are also very efficient, meaning
your heating bills will be lower.
DOORS
These are supplied by Manse Masterdor and
where appropriate there will be a colour choice.
WINDOWS
Where possible we install white uPVC windows,
chosen for their quality and style. They contain
80% recycled content, which reduces their
impact on the environment.
Get in touch ››
To find out about the improvement
programme or book a home
condition survey, please contact:
Enya Booth
Apprentice Building Surveyor
T: 0300 5000 600
E: enya.booth@connecthousing.org.uk
Home condition survey
Our improvement programme is driven by
information about your homes. To make sure
this information is up-to-date we are carrying
out condition surveys.
We aim to inspect 20% of our homes – and
we’re looking to get a representative sample
of the different styles, ages and locations of
properties. We’ll be contacting a selection
of tenants to arrange home condition surveys.
If you’d like to take part, please contact us.
What is a home condition survey?
A home condition survey allows us to
collect information about the property.
This information is used to help us identify
future replacement and maintenance.
How long will it take?
To survey the internal and external area
of the property will take 20-30 minutes.
What does it cover?
Property condition: we assess the age
and condition of the main elements of
your home such as kitchens, bathrooms,
boilers, windows, doors and roofs.
Energy audit: this will allow us to check
any potential improvements that could
make your home more energy efficient
and save on costs.
Health and Safety risk assessment:
to highlight any potential risks in your
home. This will give you the chance to
raise any concerns.
Repairs: during our visit we can also
report any repairs that need doing.
MEET ACTION FEEDBACK
We will make an appointment
with you to run through the
schedule and confirm your
choices.
We will give you details of the
contractor and once work starts
on site, regular inspections will
be carried out by our team.
We want to ensure the work
is carried out to an excellent
standard and on completion we
will ask you to fill in a survey.
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