Handy Person Scheme

The Council provides a Handy Person Scheme aimed at helping elderly persons (aged 65 and over) to carry out minor works to their home.

Who can apply?

People living in North Shropshire who are aged 65 years or over and do not have an able bodied person living with them and either own their home or are private sector tenants (providing they have a repairing obligation under their tenancy for the work).

How much will it cost?

£6.00 per hour or part thereof, if you are a 'vulnerable householder'*

£12.00 per hour or part thereof, for all other persons

*Vulnerable householders - those in receipt of any of the following: Guaranteed Pension Credit (formerly Income Support), Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Income Based Job Seekers Allowance, Tax Credits, Attendance Allowance, Disabled Living Allowance, Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit, or War Disablement Pension.

Home Security Measures

For a limited time, security measures (window and door locks, peep holes and door chains) are fitted free of charge to householders who meet the criteria of the scheme. All other jobs completed will still be subject to the charges as listed above.

Security Measures leaflet

Surestop Water Switches

The Surestop remote water switch consists of a valve which connects directly into the water supply, alongside your existing stopcock. This valve is connected to the remote switch with two metres of flexible tubing. Once installed you simply press the switch to turn the water supply on or off. It is powered by water pressure and requires no electricity or batteries.

The Handyperson Scheme is able to supply and fit the Surestop water switch for £50.00. Please contact 01939 238513 for more details.

Surestop leaflet

Jobs we can do

Door and window repairs
Draught proofing
Glazing windows
Minor repairs to single storey roofs
Repairs to rainwater gutters and downspouts
Repairs to gates, fences and walls
Minor joinery work
Minor plumbing work
Fitting and servicing smoke alarms
Minor plastering work
Minor electrical work e.g. wiring plugs, replacing fuses, light shades
Taking down/putting up curtain rails
Energy efficiency surveys
Fitting home security measures, including window and door locks and peep holes (in conjunction with Neighbourhood and Farm Watch 'Doorstop' Scheme
Providing advice to enable you to carry out the work yourself
Providing advice on larger jobs needed to your home which are not covered by the scheme