Why do we need to do this work? Each year, we carry out a scheme to a number of blocks across the borough to repair and paint internal elements. The… Read More
Improving homes – investing in your home
Heating replacement – everything you need to know
This guide provides you with all the information you need to know about your new central heating appliance, what we need you to do and about the whole process from… Read More
Proposed savings to the HomeRepairs budget – thank you
Over the next four years our income will reduce by at least £24 million, therefore the housing company and Gateshead Council are working on a range of ways to improve… Read More
Cyclical maintenance in multi-storey blocks
If you are a tenant the cost of these cyclical maintenance services is included in your rent. For leaseholders, charges for these services are included in the repairs and maintenance… Read More
External painting – everything you need to know
Why do we need to do this work? Each year, we carry out a scheme to a number of properties across the borough to repair and paint external elements. The… Read More
Investing in your home – external painting
Condensation – reduce your risk
If your home is damp or you find patches of mould on walls, furnishings or clothes, condensation may be the cause. Condensation is caused when water vapour cools and makes contact… Read More
Condensation
What is condensation? Air can only hold a certain amount of water vapour. The warmer it is the more it can hold. If it is cooled by contact with a cold… Read More
Improvements to your home – the services you can expect
In addition to day-to-day responsive repairs, there will be times where we need to carry out improvements to your home. These improvements could involve work to the outside of your… Read More