Cyclical repairs

We regularly inspect our properties to make sure they are in good condition and that aspects of the building and estate are working properly.

This includes:

• Lifts - monthly/annually
• Fire alarms - every 3 months in communal areas for all residents  
• Dry risers - annually
• Sewage treatment inlcuding pumps and septic tanks - annually
• Smoke alarms - annually*
• Electrical testing - every 10 years*
• Emergency lighting - annually

* For Home Owners this applies to communal areas only.

Tenants only

• Gas servicing - annually
• Portable electrical equipment, e.g. fridges (if owned by us) - annually 
• Smoke alarms within homes - annually

Major works

This includes major works to maintain the over all condition of the building and replacing fixtures and fittings within a set 'life expectancy'.

All residents:

• Cyclical redecorations - every 5 years.  This is sometimes extended if the properties are in good condition. 

Tenants only

• Domesting gas boiler replacement - 15 years
• Kitchen replacements - every 25 years
• Bathroom replacements - every 30 years

More information about cyclical repairs

Read more and download information at the foot of the page, about: 

• This and forthcoming years' timetable of works (Called Cyclical redecorations or Home owners cyclical redecorations)
• Who is involved in major works (Called Cyclical works)

More information

You can also download the relevant handbook leaflet at the foot of the page.  You can read and download all of the handbook leaflets:

Here, for Tenants

Here, for Home Owners