Home maintenance help - Handy Person
(Also known as: Handy Person Service)
The Handy Persons scheme is a partnership between Southampton City Council and Wessex Property Services. It provides a free or low cost service to carry out minor repairs to homes for home occupiers over 60, and certain other residents living within the city. There is also a criteria and an assessment requirement. Our Handy Person can carry out simple maintenance tasks you may be unable to do yourself - from changing a light bulb to fixing a broken step. A free assessment is available to everyone, and if you do decide to go ahead with work there are reduced rates for labour and materials.
Who can use this service:
To take advantage of this service, you need to be a home occupier over 60. Certain other residents may also be eligible.
Charges:
Costs will depend on work required. Labour costs and materials up to £25 are free if you receive certain benefits.
Ways To Book:
Please use the contact details to book a home visit.
Contact Details:
Address: HandyPerson
Wessex Property Service
31-32 Parham Drive
Boyatt Wood
Eastleigh
Postcode: SO50 4NU
Telephone: 0800 0854802
Minicom: 023 8083 3685
Email: handyperson@wessexproperty.co.uk
Details of service:
A free assessment is available to everyone. If you do decide to go ahead with work there are reduced rates for labour and materials.Labour costs and materials up to £25 are free if you receive certain benefits, please call freephone 0800 0854802 to check if you are eligible.
Last updated: 12 October 2007
