Our advisory service is free and for many of our smaller services you will only be charged for the materials. If you decide to carry out larger work with our help, a fee based on the net cost of the work may be charged for the services provided. This fee can often be included in any grants for which you may be eligible. The amount you will pay will be confirmed to you in writing before work starts.

We will be happy to help you get information on the different ways of paying for the work.

Grants

Some of our customers receive grants. The availability of home improvement grants will vary from one property to another, even within a local authority. We can advise you on your entitlement to any financial help.

We can help you to fill in forms and will keep you informed of any progress.

Benevolent Funding

If you do not qualify for a local authority grant it may be possible, to seek funding from a charitable organisation or benevolent fund - for example, you may have been a member of a trade union who could assist you with funding. We will approach charities on your behalf, and assist you with completing the application forms.

Savings / Loans

Some customers opt to pay for work from their savings. Others may wish to consider a loan. We can help you to get information from banks and building societies on loans that may be appropriate for your needs.  In certain instances local authority loans may also be available.

Equity Release

Some customers opt to release some of the value in their home to finance repairs and home improvements. By improving your home, you can increase the value by more than the amount you released via equity

release. You should always contact an independent financial advisor to discuss what type of equity release would suit your circumstances and home best.

Social Security benefits

We can advise you on Social Security and disability benefits and will assist you to find specialist advice, should you need it.