Islington Handy Person Service

This service is run by Islington Council.

Who is eligible?

 The service is for older residents & those with a disability. Carers in receipt of Carer’s Allowance or Direct Payments can also use the service.

You do not need to live in a council property to be eligible. However, the service does not cover repairs that are the responsibility of a landlord.

What kind of repairs can the service do?

There is a range of works covered by the scheme, this includes:

1. Electrical  works e.g. fix loose sockets, replace light fitting, fit additional phone socket
2. Home maintenance e.g. fitting curtain rails or shelves, assembling flat pack furniture, Carpentry works like dealing with problems with doors and windows
3. Plumbing e.g.plumbing in washing machines, repair of leaks in pipe work, replacement taps and fittings
4. Security e.g. door & window locks, fitting spyholes & chains, hinge bolts etc

This is not an exhaustive list and residents should ask the team if the repair they require is covered by the scheme.