How Do I Report A Repair To Sandwell Council?

To report a repair please call 0121 569 6000.

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What’s classed as an emergency repair?

Emergency repairs are:

• no drinking water supply.
• burst pipes and you cannot stop the water leak.
• blocked drains and toilets causing flooding.
• complete power failure in your home.
• dangerous structures, such as ceilings, walls and chimneys.
• fire or storm damage to your property.
• securing your property after a break-in.

What are Sandwell Council responsible for?

The council is responsible for:
guttering and rainwater pipes. fascia boards, soffits and barge boards. external walls and rendering.

How do I speak to someone at Sandwell Council?

Call us. Our contact centre is open Monday to Friday 8am – 5.30pm. If you are calling about a repair, please ring 0121 569 6000. For any other housing enquiry including rents, getting on the housing register and bidding for properties, please call 0121 368 1166.

What is considered an emergency repair UK?

To be treated as an emergency the fault must carry the risk of immediate injury to people or major damage to property. Examples of emergency repairs are: escape of gas or fumes. electrical fittings in contact with water.

How do I report a repair to 13 housing?

You can report a repair by: reporting through the My Thirteen website. emailing us at: [email protected]. contacting our customer service centre.

What is a standard repair?

Standard Repairs mean those repairs that are substantially similar to those repairs conducted by the City in the 12 months preceding the Date of this Agreement including but not limited to painting, greasing, oiling, lubing, conducting ground maintenance, ABB calibration, lighting, and winterizing, among other repairs

Is there Article 4 in Sandwell?

Conservation areas and Article 4 Directions
Sandwell has nine conservation areas which have significant elements of architectural and historic interest which collectively merit their formal designation.

Why would the council come to my house?

Property inspections
Council officers make regular unannounced visits on all properties. During the visits officers will ask to enter the property so that they can see whether the people living there match the people registered as council tenants.

Is Sandwell Council open to the public?

Oldbury Local can be found in the reception of the Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street in Oldbury. Oldbury Local and Oldbury Library – which is now based at Sandwell Council House – is currently open Monday to Thursday 9am-5.30pm and Friday 9am-5pm.

How do I contact Staffordshire council?

Phone: 0344 225 3560.

How do I contact eryc?

Please call (01482) 393939 and an advisor will be able to discuss your enquiry with you and if required, arrange an appointment at your nearest centre.

Who is in charge of Sandwell council?

Councillor Kerrie Carmichael
The Leader of the Council is Councillor Kerrie Carmichael. The Leader appoints members of the Council to their Cabinet. Each cabinet member is responsible for specific issues and services – this is known as their portfolio.

What is an example of a minor repair?

Some examples of minor repairs include plumbing issues, repairing light fixtures, replacing flooring that is worn out, or changing your heating filters.

What is a Section 11 repair?

Landlord’s obligations under section 11
The landlord must keep in repair the structure and exterior of the dwelling house and keep in repair and proper working order the installations in the dwelling house for the supply of water, gas, electricity, sanitation, space heating, and heating water.

What is considered a minor repair answer?

Minor repairs means the renewal or replacement of any existing part or parts of a building or structure, in keeping with its existing type of construction, arrangement of parts and occupancy for maintenance purposes, when the structural parts of the building or structure are not affected.

What would Right to Repair do?

The term “right to repair” refers to legislation that would enable consumers to independently repair and modify their own consumer goods (such as electronic, automotive, or farm machinery like tractors) where the manufacturers of such products would otherwise require the consumer to use only their offered services by

Did Right to Repair get passed?

Ultimately, the EU passed legislation in October 2019 that, after 2021, required manufacturers of these appliances to be able to supply replacement parts to professional repairmen for ten years from manufacture.

Is Thirteen Group A housing association?

At Thirteen, we’re a caring landlord and housing developer, providing homes for rent and sale. We own and manage 35,000 properties from North Tyneside to Yorkshire, with the majority of homes for rent and sale in Teesside. Thirteen provides our customers with homes, support and opportunities to grow.

What are the three forms of repair?

Verb Forms of Repair

What is the example of common house repair?

The most common home repairs include the usual suspects: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, water damage, and termite damage. Keep reading to learn more about these issues and the cost of repair or replacement, so you can be prepared when reality bites.