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Established over 13 years ago, Anchor Staying Put Newcastle & Gateshead is a Home Improvement Agency offering valuable assistance to older homeowners to carry out repairs, improvements and adaptations to their properties.
We work in partnership with Newcastle City Council, Gateshead Council, Bridging NewcastleGateshead, Quality of Life Partnership and Link Up Gateshead. The services we offer are:
Staying Put Core Service
The Staying Put team can assist with repairs aimed at making your property safe, warm and watertight. The type of work we help with includes:
• Doors and windows repairs/replacement.
• Roof repairs and re-roofing.
• Gutters and rainwater goods.• Pathways.
• Damp proof courses.
• Electrical rewiring.
We can also assist with repairs which do not currently meet the government decent homes standard. This type of work is generally carried out in conjunction with the local authority.
We provide assistance with the whole process of carrying out repairs. We will:
• Visit you in your own home
• Carry out a technical assessment to identify any work that is required
• Identify available funding options
• Arrange a start date and oversee the work whilst on site
• Carry out a final inspection of the work
• Liaise with the contractor throughout the defects liability period if required
We are aware that funding the repair work is a major source of concern for many older homeowners so we can explore a range of funding options depending on personal circumstances and the nature and cost of the work. These options may include local authority loans and grants, lifetime mortgages, private and charitable funding or a combination of these.
For more information about loans and lifetime mortgages please view the PDF leaflet by clicking here . To view the Essential Renovation and Repair Loan document, click here . To visit the Newcastle Building Society click here. For more information about the core Staying Put service click here If you would like to speak to someone about our core service please call 0191 495 6177
Small Repairs Service
This service aims to help with small repairs for older people living in the Newcastle and Gateshead areas. We have a team of small repairs technicians who carry out these repairs.
The type of work covered includes:
- Minor plumbing repairs.
- Minor electrical repairs (non mains).
- Home security.
- Minor joinery repairs.
Other small repairs will be considered on an individual basis.
For more information and contact details please view the Small Repairs PDF leaflet by clicking here
If you would like to speak to someone about our small repairs service please call 0191 495 6179
Gardening Service
With one dedicated member of staff and a team of volunteers, the service can assist with garden overhauls and maintenance. Currently due to oversubscription, the waiting list for this service has been closed. We will inform you as soon as the situation changes.
If you would like to speak to someone about our gardening service please call 0191 495 6179
Trades Register
A service for people in Newcastle upon Tyne who would like to organise small repairs and maintenance for their home, to be carried out by a reputable trades person. This is a two tier service; a free information service and an advisory service for a small fee.
If you would like to speak to someone about the Trades Register or obtain contractor numbers please call 0191 495 6178