Home Improvements

The HandyVan Service

The HandyVan Service run by AGE UK  aims to improve the quality of life and provide peace of mind to people in later life by making their homes more safe and secure.

HanyVan offer a free service to those who meet the following criteria:

• Applicants are 60 or over;
• Your savings or assets (excluding your home) do not exceed £20,000.

The HandyVan service provides four key elements:

Security

We fit door and window locks, door chains and mirrors, spy holes and door bars, We can also provide bogus caller advice.

Safety

As well as fitting smoke alarms, cabon monoxide detectors and new light bulbs, our teams also provide fall prevention evaluations.

In addition, they can give advice and do essential repairs, such as tacking down loose carpets and re-routing trailing electricity cables, to improve safety within your home.

Small repairs

We are also able to assist with a range of smaller tasks which include securing loose cupboard doors, repairing internal doors, installing shelves, hanging pictures and curtain rails.  The repairs may be subject to assessment and materials are chargeable for this service.

 Please contact the HandyVan team on Telephone 0845 026 1055 to discuss your specifit needs in greater detail.

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'Age Concern Southend does not recommend or endorse the providers listed above and shall not be held responsible or liable for any losses, acts or omissions arising from the use of their services'.