Grants for Property Repairs and Maintenance

Originally written by Abigail Taylor, updated by the editorial team on 23rd July 2026

Financial Help for Property Repairs and Maintenance

Every property needs work from time to time. Whether it is fixing a leaking roof, replacing old windows, or upgrading insulation, repairs and maintenance are part of home ownership.

The problem is cost. Even relatively minor repairs can run into hundreds of pounds, and larger jobs such as roof work or damp treatment can cost thousands. For people on low incomes, older homeowners, or those with disabilities, finding the money for essential repairs can feel impossible.

There are several grants and schemes available to assist with repair costs. Some are provided by local councils, others by national programmes, and some through charitable organisations. Eligibility and availability vary depending on where you live, your circumstances, and the type of work needed.

Local Authority Grants and Assistance

Local councils in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland can offer different types of help with property repairs. The exact schemes available depend on your council, as each authority sets its own policies and budgets.

One common form of support is through Home Improvement Agencies, sometimes called Care and Repair services or Staying Put schemes. These agencies work with councils to help older people, disabled people, and those on low incomes to repair and adapt their homes. They can assist with everything from essential repairs like fixing dangerous flooring or faulty electrics to energy efficiency measures such as loft insulation. Age UK can also provide advice and support for older adults seeking help with home repairs.

To qualify for help through these agencies, you will usually need to be a homeowner. Private landlords may also be eligible in certain areas.

Many local authority schemes are means tested, particularly those related to home improvement and repairs. Councils have limited budgets and will typically prioritise those with the greatest need. This usually means people on low incomes who cannot afford to make essential repairs, particularly where the property poses a safety risk.

Contact your local council directly to find out what schemes they run in your area. The Housing Care website maintains a directory of Home Improvement Agencies across the UK, which can help you locate services near you.

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Disabled Facilities Grants

If you or someone in your household has a disability, you may be able to apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant. This is a government funded grant available through local councils to help adapt homes for disabled residents.

The grant can cover a range of work, including widening doors, installing ramps, adapting bathrooms, improving heating systems, and making other changes that help a disabled person live more independently at home. In some cases, it can also cover repairs that are directly linked to the adaptation work.

Disabled Facilities Grants are means tested for adults, though grants for children are not subject to a financial assessment. The maximum grant in England is set by central government, and you should check GOV.UK for the most up to date figures as these amounts can change. Different rules and amounts may apply in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Applications are made through your local council. An occupational therapist will usually assess the property and the needs of the disabled person before the council decides whether to approve the grant.

Your situation may be slightly different. ask a question below ↓ and our editorial team will reply with our advice.

Energy Efficiency Schemes

Some repair and maintenance work overlaps with energy efficiency improvements. If your home needs better insulation, a new boiler, or draught proofing, you may be able to get help through energy efficiency programmes rather than traditional repair grants.

The Energy Company Obligation scheme requires large energy suppliers to fund improvements in certain households. This can include loft and cavity wall insulation, boiler replacements, and heating controls. Not every household will qualify, as eligibility is usually based on receiving certain benefits or living in a low income area, and the criteria change periodically.

Other government insulation schemes may also be available, though these programmes are sometimes rebranded or replaced. Check GOV.UK for the current schemes operating in your area and their specific eligibility requirements.

Your energy supplier can tell you what help is available, and the Simple Energy Advice service provides free guidance on available support. If you are unfamiliar with using online services, your local library or Citizens Advice bureau can often help you access these resources.

Other Sources of Help

Beyond council schemes and energy programmes, other options may be available depending on your situation.

Some homeowners, particularly older people, consider equity release as a way to fund repairs. This involves releasing money tied up in the value of your home, either through a lifetime mortgage or a home reversion plan. Equity release carries significant risks and long term implications for your finances and any inheritance you wish to leave. You should always seek independent financial advice and carefully consider alternatives before proceeding.

Charitable organisations sometimes offer grants or interest free loans for home repairs. This is more common for older people, disabled people, or those in particular circumstances such as veterans or people with specific health conditions. Turn2us maintains a database of charitable grants that can help you identify potential sources of support.

If you rent your home, your landlord is generally responsible for most repairs, including structural work, heating systems, and sanitation. This is a legal requirement under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. If your landlord is not carrying out necessary repairs, Citizens Advice can help clarify your rights and explain how to pursue the matter.

Whatever your situation, starting with your local council is usually the best first step. They can explain what help is available in your area and point you towards other organisations that may be able to assist.

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GrantsExpert Editor 19/08/2026 at 2:00 pm

@P Rethatching a listed property rarely attracts a straightforward grant, as Historic England and most local councils stopped routine repair grants years ago. Your best bet is to apply for zero-rated or reduced VAT on the work through the Listed Places of Worship scheme (if applicable), or check with your local conservation officer for any regional pots. Some private trusts like the Architectural Heritage Fund or Country Houses Foundation occasionally help too. Worth ringing your council first, they'll know what's live in your area.

P 19/08/2026 at 1:22 pm

Can I get a grant for the rethatching of my listed private property?

GrantsExpert Editor 19/05/2026 at 9:18 am

@Clairebear Sorry to hear you've been so unwell. In Northern Ireland your first call should be the NI Housing Executive, as they run the Affordable Warmth Scheme and Disabled Facilities Grants, and they can also advise on damp and repair grants if you own or rent. Also ring Bryson Energy on 0800 142 2865 for free advice, and ask your GP or hospital social worker for a referral to Occupational Therapy, which can speed up bathroom adaptations. Housing Rights NI (028 9024 5640) is brilliant for chasing things up too.

Clairebear 19/09/2024 at 10:38 pm

Hello there I am from Northern Ireland Ireland I need help there is a terrible smell in my home for the last two years I need and new bathroom and kitchen in and I need help coz I was in hospital for the past 6 months and I am not that long out of hospital is there any way you could help coz I med help big time

Lk 08/04/2024 at 5:09 am

Unemployed couple with learning difficulty adult son and 9 yr old need a grant for a new kitchen as old cupboards falling apart

Tilly 13/02/2024 at 4:56 pm

I have five fence panels out my garden isn’t secure I can’t get a loan due to bad credit score and I’m struggling to afford it I’m 75 get pension credit and attendance allowance

Shippers71 04/10/2023 at 9:25 pm

We have a retaining wall at the side of our property that is bowing. We have just been quoted £20,000 for the works to make it safe. Needless to say, we don't have that much money lying around. We've been told there is a high risk that the wall will collapse and is a risk to people (there is a car park at the other side of the wall. I am at my wit's end. My husband was made redundant almost a year ago and we're really struggling. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Sharon 22/09/2023 at 1:17 pm

I have a grade 2 listed house which is grade*listed the cob boundary wall is cracked and unstable and in danger of causing major problems for the Neighbour,I am on pension guarantee credit and wonder if it’s possible to get help I have been quoted £1500

Lsarony 24/07/2023 at 1:41 pm

I live in a grade 2 listed thatched cottage. The thatch needs either repairing or replaced, the windows also need repair or replacement as they let in the cold, so heating bills are very high! Also they're beams that need strengthening, because they're splitting. I just haven't the money to pay for these things

virgil bradley 18/07/2023 at 6:52 pm

i am 68 years old and in a wheelchair l an't able to fits my house and its is falling in i need the hold house rework i am not to pay for it and i am a veteran and central air need work i need help and low income thank you my name -virgil bradley -7/18/2023 and set up for a disable person in a wheel chair

Binsley 10/07/2023 at 7:49 am

My house which I own jointly with my wife is in a dangerous state.It has subsidence problems due to lack of maintenece,hence no insurance cover,driveway,front ,and rear patio need ripping up and replacing.major repairs needed to central heating,bathroom,and bedroom.Repairs would cost as much as house is worth,if the roof failed tomorrow,I don’t know what would happen,the roof is 60 years old.I’m 76 years old with health issues.If the house collapses there would be a problem with vermin,the house is semi-detached.I’ve no money for these type of repairs,I know it’s my neglect,but that does’nt help the situation.It’s only a matter of time before we’re homeless,and there’s the innocent neighbours,who keep their house immaculate,I really do’nt know which way to turn.

Ellott70.com 21/05/2023 at 10:36 am

I'm dad past away last year he left me the house it needs lots of repair to do and new kitchen I on esa but I 52 years old what to do my wife not well she 58 need help 0114 4385029 thanks

Ellott70.com 21/05/2023 at 10:35 am

I'm dad past away last year he left me the house it needs lots of repair to do and new kitchen I on esa but I 52 years old what to do my wife not well she 58 need help

Melody 05/03/2023 at 2:51 pm

I own my house without a mortgage but it needs structural repairs. I'm a lone parent in my early 50s, with a disabled teenager, am on carers allowance and UC. No savings! Tried to borrow against the value of the house to make the repairs, but was turned down. Live in South Wales. Are there any grants I could apply for, please? The only ones I could find are for empty properties and the over 60s.

Maj 30/01/2023 at 10:49 pm

Asking for a neighbour, she was ill police came broke in as she couldn’t get to the door. Now needs a new front door is there any help out there.

Oneillpamela59@gmail 20/01/2023 at 9:44 pm

I'm a blind and disabled person. I need the front of house resurfaced and cemented or slabbed. Which agency in N.ireland can do this for me.

Annie 07/10/2022 at 1:39 pm

I'm 70 live alone, just had equity out my house to pay off mortgage, I'm still working can't afford to retire.
Now my roof has a hole. Had an estimate he said it's not bad but will get worse with the weather. I really need to get this done. The quote was for 1,200 unable to find that but could pay monthly. Can you help. Kind regards Caroline

Pen8 16/08/2022 at 3:13 pm

I have a flat roof which is leaking which has caused the ceiling to collapse and needs completely replacing but as I am on state pension, pension credit and pip can't afford it. Is there any grants or any other way I can get help please.

big al 04/08/2022 at 11:00 pm

hello my names Angela l am disabled and my husbond is very ill with epilepsy and heart problems and on benifits we live in a bungalow and we have had to borrow money from the council to do a lot of repairs in the past and we owe 15 000 this will be paid back when we sell or die we have no savings and are really struggling we have a problem that has been checked and our electric is not earthed and dangerous and needs a compleat rewireing through out half the electrics and sockets dont work we carnt borrow for these works to be done because our credit is low and the council only lend a minimum amount and for some reason my electric is sky high we spend at least 80 a week on electric alone then gas we are at our wits end just dont know where to turn we were told we need the electrics done asp its very dangerous and old and on 3 circuits this scares us to death thst it could at any time start a fire please if theres any one that has a good heart out there that can help us please get in touch this would be amazing wouldnt be thankfull enough .

Dth1981 29/07/2022 at 5:45 am

Hi I have a collapsed sewer line and it's now flooding my downstairs of my house with raw sewage I want to call the relevant people out but as I am on universal credit and only get £305 every 4 weeks I can't afford to pay for any major work that needs to be carried out I'm at the point now where its getting beyond my control and need help urgently

Ozzie 28/10/2021 at 9:05 am

I have no money builder have lift in bad state no kitchen

Bailey 12/10/2021 at 2:16 pm

My flat felt garage roof needs replacing as leaked but the roofer who has looked says firstly all the wood gaining inside garage needs replaced and I will never be able to afford this as live alone age 63 on ESA and PIP,IS there any help available for me

Clarkey 18/09/2021 at 11:33 am

Due to being on income based ESA and 2 small pensions I am unable to afford an electrical repair to a severed cable in the ceiling of my lounge. Please can you help me. The Council doesn’t have a repair scheme.

Jacky 03/09/2021 at 11:29 am

Good morning. I have just been told that all the water pipes leading into my property are made of lead. I would like to know if there are any grants available to me. Thanks

Joanna 05/08/2021 at 5:25 pm

my name is Joanna, i am on Universal Credit & i only get £400 a month coming in, i was on PIP but i have had it stopped unfairly. A lady called Miriam Wilkinson from Stockport Council who i am currently involved with has told me about you and has said you may be able to help, please could someone get back to me asap.

Kas 27/07/2021 at 7:14 pm

Hello.
I am 71 years of age and single.
I am struggling with two garage doors to my property tht are in a bad state.
The back garage door, is an up and over door and it has rollers.
When I open the door up and over it does not stay in position and slides back down
again. I have hit my head on it a couple of times, so now I wedge a screwdriver inthe side
to hold it up. Of course this is dangerious, I understand that, but I just cannot afford to have it repaired or the garage doors replace, as I am on state pension and guaranteed pension credit.
I was wondering, can I get a grant for this. I also have a letter from my doctor, because I have epilepsy and I have a herniated disc and scolliosis, which causes a lot of pain.

Kas..

Jord 15/05/2021 at 7:28 pm

I need a chimney repair, Re-rendered, possibly damp proof. With low income less than £25K will I qualify?

Rob 16/03/2021 at 6:42 pm

I currently live on my houseboat, but now need to have the deck repaired as it has been leaking to the inside for some time. My finances are poor at this time and I receive guaranteed pension credit and dla as I have been registered disabled for over 10 years. My health at this time is preventing me from carrying out the needed repairs (fibreglass the complete deck around the upperside of my boat to strengthen and waterproof this part of the boats structure). I have been able to purchase the materials required to undertake the repairs, but cannot personally undertake the physical work required to complete the work. I need to pay labour costs and need a grant to help resolve this problem.

Jones 03/03/2021 at 4:16 pm

I have an historical home and I have been trying to find grant to help me restore the home I need some help please

Lar 21/02/2021 at 10:00 am

I built my house in 1985 At that time we put in Aluminium windows now they are perished and leaking water.
The roof is slated and now it is leaking all over.
Please advise me on what help is available for me to get my house repaired.

Terri 20/02/2021 at 6:03 pm

Need home repairs, but I'm disabled and have low income.

Chris 17/02/2021 at 8:22 pm

Due to cov 19 I was made redundant last year I had solar pannels put on the roof via a Welsh office grant now my roof is lecking so I had a independent survaer he has told me the roof needs to replaced were can I see if I can help for it I am now on ESA and classed disabled

Kee 15/02/2021 at 10:41 pm

I live with my elderly mom in law and my disabled boyfriend. Hes fighting for his disability. Our house is falling apart. There's no money or help to fix it. The kitchen floor needs fixed. The fridge and washer are leaving forward. There's a huge hole where the floor is coming apart. The bathroom has a huge hole behind toilet. The roof is falling in the bathtub. We have no gas because of a leak. We need hel

Sam 12/02/2021 at 2:54 am

I am visualy impaired and have low income and I have cracks on my in side walls and one side of my be ls room flool as come away from the wall how can I get to pay for repairs asap

Sue 10/02/2021 at 4:03 pm

Hi I have noticed dampness coming through in my house. I still have concrete gutters that aren’t helping but am on a very Lowe income. Would I be entitle to any grant? It is my own property

Joan 28/01/2021 at 10:11 pm

A relative is living with no gas or electricity due to needing rewriting. She’s unable to fund this. Light switches are arcing, frightening her.

Tine 18/01/2021 at 2:25 pm

My roof is so dangerous its leaking nd near electricity, I have applied for a grant and I have heard nothing ,please can someone just email, so I know who to ring or email thanku My husband is on full Disability this is because he is coming into his13th year with Parkinsons

Tine 18/01/2021 at 2:22 pm

My roof is so dangerous its leaking nd near electricity, I have applied for a grant and I have heard nothing ,please can someone just email, so I know who to ring or email thanku

Rosey 11/01/2021 at 2:24 pm

My roof is about to collapse i have flat roof that leaks down walls causing extreme damp affecting electrics as most not working and making me ill. The hose is also cold with damp and condensation extreme I need urgent help for replacing flat roof to house and garage and rewiring of house please can you help me

Clarkey 30/11/2020 at 12:45 pm

I am on Income based ESA and 2 small pensions and have double glazed windows with broken seals causing dampness abd condensation in my lounge and kitchen. The seals need replacing but I am unable to afford the repair work. I live in a 3rd floor 1 bedroomed flat which I own and I live alone. Can you please advise me what help I am entitled to please. Sefton Council no longer offer the Help Repair Scheme due to cut backs.

maddybear 14/11/2020 at 3:55 pm

im on pension credit iv just had a builder look at my leaky roof and it needs complete re felting can i get any help with the cost

P 02/11/2020 at 11:25 am

I am 67 yrs old ,disabled and recieving pension credit. I live alone and have no savings..
My roof is in a state of disrepair, over 50 yrs
Old .it leaks and I have had mushrooms on my landing ceiling.i should be able to replace it for under £4000. I dont know who to turn to for help..

MJ 01/11/2020 at 10:51 pm

I am 67 years old retired and live with my wife, living in our house (on mortgage)
An old chimney on top of our kitchen need serious repair and can fall any minute. if falls, it will fall on top of the kitchen ceiling and it very dangerous to us. I have no money to do this repair. How can we get some government grant or loan. Desperate to fix this. Please help.

Lisa g 16/10/2020 at 3:39 pm

Hi do you do grants to repair drive ways my son is special needs and keeps tripping up on my drive it’s cracked and small holes.

Fred 16/10/2020 at 1:37 pm

Hi can iget a grant towards a rerooff as my roof is not felted and i have had to keep paying £60. Every time roof tiles slip and rains in due to not being felted one roofer said he would not repair it as i need felted reroof done

Mon 08/10/2020 at 4:59 pm

I live with my son I am on benefits as l got COPD l got draft coming thrown my window and front door can l get any help to make my house warm.its my own house and l don't have enough money to pay for the draft to stop comei g in is their any help for me l also got mental health team as l got pdsb

Gagy 05/10/2020 at 10:12 pm

Hi, I have a neurological disa ility type 2 diabetes, non alcoholic liver disease, and issues with breathlessness.. I recieve PIP, and have a car through motability. Could I claim a geant tohelp make a eriveway,

E 04/10/2020 at 1:27 am

Hi, I have a leak coming in my bedroom and bathroom and believe my roof needs fixing. Can I get some sort of grant for this?

Ray 28/09/2020 at 11:59 am

Hi, due to health conditions, our house is needing some repairs. Our central heating stopped being efficient last year and we tried to drain and clean the radiators etc., to no avail. It just pushed the problem on to a different radiator (staying cold). We think we may need the system professionally flushing through, but can't afford to do it. Also we have a slightly leaky roof. Although my husband has been in the loft to patch it up from the inside, we're concerned. As my husband struggles with a couple of prolapsed discs in his back, these jobs are just too risky for him to do. He would never be able to go on the roof anymore. Can anyone help if there's any grants available? We're in receipt of child and working tax credits. Thanks

Summer 24/09/2020 at 11:52 am

Hi I wonder if you can help me. I am in receipt of Pip and ESA benefits and I am a homeowner. I am hoping to receive help through the Government's new Green Deal for double glazed windows. But I have been told that even though my present double glazed windows frames draughty, handles broken off, and windows not closing together properly, that I might not qualify as my present windows even though very old are double glazed. Is this correct? Also my roof is leaking in one place and drips onto the floor upstairs. I am so worried about these problems as I live alone and have no help or money apart from benefits I receive. Please can you advise me. Thank you so much

Gitto 02/09/2020 at 12:45 pm

Hi IAM 64 yrs and IAM 28 stone and a typ 2 diabetic and I need help with the repairs around my house please I need help with windows in my living room and the stairs needs looking at and the lights switches needs looking at.. please can you help me.. yours Kevin Davies

Gitto 02/09/2020 at 12:40 pm

Hi IAM 64 yrs and IAM 28 stone and a typ 2 diabetic, and I need help with repairs around my house please. My living room windows don't open. My stairs needs looking at and my light switches needs looking at.. etc... please can you help me.. your Kevin Davies..

allana 11/08/2020 at 5:11 pm

could you tel me how I apply for a house proud grant. My house need a lot of TLC but mostly I need a new rewire then redecoration I would like to apply for a grant for this as I am 66 years old a pensioner and no cloe femily to help me do this so need to pay trades men.

Dot 01/08/2020 at 4:20 pm

I’m a home owner and have my mum 82 living with us she has a disabled badge for car although she’s still receiving AA and state pension she recently had her pension credit stopped saying her money coming in went over the amount to be able to obtain this. She also has Dementia we tried to have our garage converted to wet room for her but it’s proving too costly at £18.000 so considered a stair lift could we get help with either of these options do you know?

Sue 31/07/2020 at 3:32 pm

I’m disabled I’m on disability benefit I was wondering if I can get some help to repair my house and put the downstairs toilet and a shower upstairs and electrics need looking at

Ian 23/07/2020 at 4:27 pm

I want to pay for repairs to my daughter’s house up to 20,000. Can I do this?

Ian 23/07/2020 at 4:15 pm

My daughter’s house needs repairs and alterations. Could I pay this for her without being charged tax.

Dorothy Heyworth 21/07/2020 at 3:12 pm

Hi I’m registered disabled and currently my house is in need of major repair which I’m unable to get on top of due to lack of money. Windows aren’t double glazing, most of the frames are now rotting away - this means I use a lot of heating to keep my home warm. Also the floor boards are rotting too and some are starting to give way which scares me as I’ve had hip replacement and unsteady on my feet. Also my kitchen roof leaks in when there is heavy rain. We’ve previously paid someone to try fix but not enough money to complete the work required.

Is there any help at all I can get to just make my home safe and reasonable to live in without worry .

Thanks

Mary-pops-in 12/07/2020 at 5:10 pm

I have severe COPD/Asthma and various other health conditions, l am on oxygen 24/7, my front windows
need replaced as they are faulty, bedroom window, won't open or shut properly and there is a terrible draft. My back windows are fine, but the person who fitted front windows, made a mess when installing them. Weatherseal were taken over, who also call themselves Weatherseal and my guarantee is no longer valid. Would l be entitled to any help with the cost. Obviously l am disabled.Hope t o hear back from somebody soon. Thanks in advance.

Katykat 20/06/2020 at 9:01 pm

My dad age 80 owns his own house, minimal savings has asthma, arthritis, circulatory issues. He is living in a house full of damp, poor quality windows, guttering issues. Are there any grants I can help him to apply for. Unfortunately I work Pt and single parent so unable to financial my help him.

Dee 20/06/2020 at 6:31 am

I'm disabled single mom my youngest is 7 and I desperately need help with any repairs at this point mainly new windows so we don't have to live in gear of all the lizards etc getting in only problem I don't own my home yet I have another year fee months in the mean time the house needs repairs i cant possibly afford and advise please on were i can get help please??

Shanu 12/06/2020 at 2:35 pm

Hi
I am mother of two children(7years old)one with autism and development delay.me and my husband both work. Our roof is very old and have mould in the winter.how can I get some help to repair my roof and wall?

Mickey 13/05/2020 at 4:26 am

I am a carer, I care for my partner who has disabilities, she is in receipt of pip, universal credit, I claim carers allowance, am I entitled to a home improvement grant. The roof tiles need renewing I am 63 I am the owner of this cottage, am I entitled to a government grant to assist me and my partner? Thank you, yours, michael

Al babz 28/04/2020 at 2:25 pm

In addition, home repair - fix. Maintenance around house. Please help.

Mike 13/04/2020 at 11:49 am

Hi sorry I did send a comment for help but it's disappeared, i am in receipt of esa, pip and universal credit, my bath has came away from the wall, water is going down the side and is leaking from underneath, I'm scared to have a bath as it's getting worse, icant afford to renovate and I do need the bathroom for my disability needed, if anyone could help would be much appreciated.

Lyndy lou 18/02/2020 at 11:59 pm

I am disabled in receipt of esa and pip . My roof is great need of repair . Some of the wooden slats are rotten and some of the beams . It also leaks . Plaster coming of the bedroom walls and ceiling . Is there a grant i can apply for please .

Avril 09/02/2020 at 11:42 am

Hi I’m 60 a homeowner and work part time living alone! Can I get any sort of grant to repair or replace my roof!!

Sue 03/02/2020 at 1:43 pm

I work part time would I be eligable for a grant to help with my leaking roof.

Trace 14/01/2020 at 1:11 pm

Could I get a grant for Damp course please my house is so damp

TopCatt 09/01/2020 at 9:37 pm

Hi,

My ex-husband, has dementia and is living with my daughter who is 17, the roof of the house is in need of repair as is some of the wall in my daughters bedroom where the roof has been leaking into her room and then through into the living room. It is starting to affect their health. My ex cannot sleep in his bedroom as the water that came in has caused the plaster to come off and also some of plasterboard to come down. Is there any grants that I can apply for on their behalf. It is starting to affect both of their mental health. Thank you

Sharon 22/11/2019 at 9:15 pm

I have just purchased a bungalow and discovered dry rot on floor boards, am I eligible for any financial help

Hasi 19/11/2019 at 1:30 pm

I am deseble 63 years and my husband deseble as well had wash room done down stairs and room 25 years a go and it needs doing but we live on benefits haven't got any other income or saving can I get any help of grant

Hasi 19/11/2019 at 1:22 pm

I am 63 years of age and deseble my husband 71 With health problem and we had deseble people shower done long a go needs doing again but as we don't have ant income and saving Want to know is there any grant available to do important of my house please as I can't go up stairs hope I get help thanks

Enslie 10/11/2019 at 1:10 am

I am a widower and I need your help to complete my house project which is under construction.

Enslie 10/11/2019 at 12:54 am

Hello Sir/Madamç,

I have a residential housing project which is under construction but has not completed yet because the funds I loaned from a commercial bank was not sufficient.

Can your organization be of some assistance to me and my children?

Kind regards,

bill 09/11/2019 at 10:48 am

i am a seventy- one year old who along with my wife managed to buy an older type house with the proceeds from the sale of my late mothers home in 2016. we could afford nothing better than this one needing a lot of updating and renewals.I had spent the previous 25 years paying my mothers mortgage so she could remain in her house until she died. When she died there was a debt on the house, so to pay this off i had to sell her house and with the proceeds bought the older house as stated. On october 22- 2018. the neighbour after a long running domestic dispute with his wife, exploded gas cylinders in an attempt to kill himself and wife. He failed in this, but caused severe damage to their house and a lot of damage to ours. my wife, son and i were extremely lucky not to have been killed or seriously injured.we were made homeless after this and spent the ensuing 5 weeks in a grotty hotel. Eventually, we found a rented flat and are needing to pay high rent and all the expense of buying new equipment, deposits: etc: Our home was not insured adequately at the time because of its unfinished condition, although it would have been by christmas 2018.The neighbours wife had insurance on their house but that company refuse us any compensation on the grounds that she was not responsible for the explosion.We have tried many avenues of help, but to no avail.Charged well over 2 thousand pounds by a solicitor (not an expert) and got nowhere. Local council do not do any type of renovation or repair grants anymore.Estimated costs of our repairs would be around 30 thousand pounds. The male neighbour got only 5 and a half years imprisonment for causing many hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage and nearly killing 5 people.... what a mad world. Any useful comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

Urgently Hoping 06/11/2019 at 2:42 pm

Hi, I'm a home owner and work part time, am I legible for a grant to urgently repair my leaking roof please? Thank you

LeanneG 06/11/2019 at 9:28 am

We have a leaky roof and have been getting work done gradually on it. However, more issues are arising some of which is a problem with next doors abutment but also due to wear and tear. Can we get a grant for it’s repair we know that it will be quite expensive?

abdul 05/11/2019 at 10:29 am

I'm need free grant door and woode send me free money 5000 pound please

Bettyboop 03/11/2019 at 2:46 pm

Hi I’m looking for advice how I can get help for my elderly mother. Her house is freezing and she is reluctant to put the heating on due to cost. Her windows are ancient and don’t close properly which is the main problem why the house is so hard to heat.
Any advice would be much appreciated

Lucy 02/11/2019 at 12:39 am

I am a home owner and work part time. Am I legible for a grant to repair my bathroom or get a new one. Thank you

Phil89 23/09/2019 at 11:18 am

I bought an old council house directly from the local council about 15 years ago to allow my parents to live rent free in their old-age, now I've been informed the house is full of rising damp due to previous protectors failing.

Is there any grants or assistance available for this issue? North Ireland based as know if might affect rights/grants

Kirky 19/09/2019 at 11:41 am

How do I apply for a grant, I have no hot water or heating

Mikerr 24/08/2019 at 11:50 am

Hi I'm 57 and unemployed due to illness(stroke, copd and ptsd) I'm only just managing to pay my mortgage with the money I have coming in and I have a roof that is leaking in several places a chunk of the ceiling in my bathroom has fallen down due to this. Is there any grant I can claim for the roof to be repaired

Help 23/08/2019 at 2:45 pm

Need to replace my damp proof course. Are there any grants available to help with the cost. Pensioner homeowner.

Shaky509 29/07/2019 at 7:19 pm

Hi just asking if I can some help my next door they have got wet rot wood rot and dry rot and known it’s started to come in my house so I went and told them and all they say well we had it for a long so I ask them for there insurance and they said no we will call them but I known they won’t so I got to repair all what they done so all I want to know is there any help out there please help I am a disability parsons

Cletus 26/07/2019 at 4:22 pm

I am looking to renovate 3flats that's been occupied by tenants over the years the property has deteriorated as not much maintenance has been done and I have just bought this property from a landlord and I have kept the tenants as they have been living there for few years now, they are all on benefits and I want to make it a better place for them to live so can you please help me and let me know what grant I can get to get this property upto a standard.

F 06/07/2019 at 3:16 pm

My house is 3 bedrooms we want to do an extension and make a driveway however we don’t know what we have to do to get one I would like to ask for a grant but I don’t know how to apply for it I was told that it will cost about 15000-20,000.

Jonathon M 31/05/2019 at 4:48 pm

Good afternoon
My grandparents who are 69 and 70 have been Informed their sewage system (silo) is in incorrect regulations. They need to pay for a new system estimated £2,100 which they don't have the funds for. Is there any schemes available for them to receive a grant?
Thankyou for your time

Evo 29/04/2019 at 9:28 am

I am 62 I bought a house a year ago , had a surveyor go over the house he gave a good report , my roof has since started to leak not in one space but a few , I thought it was the storms we have had ,l got a surveyor from my insurance they would not pay for the roof said it was not storm damage said the roof was perished nails tiles all perished I live on my own can I get a government grant to help me I have a low income.

Sar1992 08/04/2019 at 12:51 pm

Hi I have a conservatory roof that’s started leaking I’m in social housing but the housing have said it’s my responsibility due to previous tenants putting the building up and I had signed to take it on. I am unable to work due to health with arthritis and skin problems and have 2 young children 3 and 9 is there any help I can turn too?

panicking 23/02/2019 at 8:31 am

I am a single woman aged 62, I have retired but not yet eligible for my state pension so am surviving on tiny pensions that total £306:23 and rental from a property totalling £465:28 (which is the tenants housing benefit)and £30 a month which the tenants do not always pay. This totals £771:51 which I am sure you will appreciate is only just enough for me to cover my living costs .I therefore have no savings or spare cash to effect repairs on my property. I live a long distance from the house and have been relying on the tenants to inform me of any problems with the property(which they have failed to do, and so small problems have now become major problems )the bath surround has come away from the wall resulting in water causing the kitchen ceiling to fall apart and damp down the wall which has now resulted in the plaster coming away from the wall between the kitchen and lounge and the door falling off its hinges. they have also allowed the overflow from the toilet to drip down the outside wall so this has also caused plaster to fall off the wall in the kitchen. I have been into the property this week(to arrange fitting of a new tap in the kitchen) and am appalled at the state of it. they have been in for just over 5 years and have not taken care of the basics (like washing the net curtains or the main curtains , they have clearly been smoking in the property) I replaced the fridge freezer but again they have failed to tell me that it failed (while under guarantee ) the oven has rusted( how I fail to understand ) Part of me would like to evict them and sell the property, but I do not have the funds to do so, and as they support each other with ongoing mental health problems (hence they are unemployed) I am reluctant to evict as they would undoubtedly be separated and this would not help any of them. How do I show compassion and support when they treat my property and me like this? What Help can I get ?? I don't want to be landlord of a slum, I have a conscience and don't want them living in these conditions but can't rectify it on my own. HELP!!!

Santa 24/01/2019 at 11:10 pm

I am 69 disabled at high rate Bournemou council agree to Renault my home so I moved out government changed after agreement so it never happened I am no being harried and threats of fines and penalty they say there are no grants anyore i have very few basic facility's a shed windows no proper heating and in poor health sqaters took overy home for 3 years the council has chaged me £10,500 concill tax when the sqaters were requesting releaf and rent on road and I can't get legal aid I am at the end of my tether

Scribbler 04/01/2019 at 1:07 pm

My 80-year-old mother had a stairlift fitted and her bathroom adapted 12 years ago via a disabled grant arranged by the Local Authority. She is now in a home and I would like to remove the stairlift and sell it to cover the cost of making good.

The LA has said they would like the stairlift back if possible but they will not make good the carpet and the stairs and have also said that it would save them charging us retrospectively for the equipment [ as they reserve the right to bill us].

My mother is not wealthy though she does own the house which is mortgage free, she is in receipt of Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance. We previously received a Direct Payment from the LA and they now fund most of the Care Home Fees. The home is my principal residence, I am over 60yrs of age and cared for my mother full time with the support of agency carers for 8 years until her illness became unmanageable at home.

My question is: Who is the legal owner of 'installed' equipment ie the stairlift? Can I dispose of it and use the monies to make good the staircase and re-instate the bathroom?

nita59 18/11/2018 at 11:57 am

my ex partner is 56 and gas a 2 bed terraced house.
He is disabled due to a severe stroke which paralised one side of his body.
His roof on the house is in serious need of repair as water is causing damage to the bedroom ceilings.
He owes a small amout approx £500 on a re mortgage he took out years ago.
He is on benefits so cannot pay for repairs. He has been quoted £3,000 for a new roof.
can he get any assistance

Nanny 07/11/2018 at 9:25 pm

My daughter is s single parent on health benefits. She has a mortgage on a Grade 2 listed third floor flat. The dormer windows are in poor state of repair, draughts are sealed up with gaffa tape. She has no savings and cant afford the badly needed repairs. Is there any funding she may be able to apply for

jlajupiter 06/11/2018 at 3:40 am

I own my semi detached house with no mortgage, but the floorboards and joists have collapsed under the stairs and hallway. I have no savings. Is there a grant available for repairs please? I am 81 yrs old, living alone as a widow and my only income is the state pension. There are also some pointing/guttering issues that need fixing also some ceilings that need repair because of large cracks.
is there any financial help avialable please?

Steve 17/10/2018 at 1:30 pm

Hi, I'm on Universal Credit & own my own home outright, I need emergency repairs to my gable end which I have been informed could be in danger of collapse during a storm. All the pointing came away during the last storms & in places i can see into the inner cavity due to cement falling out, Is there any help available as its a danger to me & my child ? I live in the Gateshead Tyne & Wear area.

Rodders 26/09/2018 at 11:24 am

Hi,
I’m seeking advice on behalf of my son Richard, aged 46, who has mental health issues. He will never work again and is on benefits.
He is currently in a local mental health facility to stabilise his medication.
He lives in a small flat, owned outright, however his bathroom and kitchen are in a bad state and depressing, which is not good for his mental wellbeing.
Could you please advise me if there are benefits/funding available for such purposes and if so how can he apply.
Thank you
Rodders

AFRICAN MAN 16/09/2018 at 3:11 pm

Am in Kampala Uganda in East Africa, am aged 29, for now am still seeking a job, and my parents are old, but there house is full of cracks, and the iron sheets got rusted and there linking and the Door Locks no longer work. Is there any help i can get. Am ready to provide proof of everyting needed and your free to come and take a look at the house condition.
I need something like £5000 GBP. Am on my knees begging for your help please

G 30/07/2018 at 11:20 am

Hi I'm due to move into my new property in just over a weeks time. I recently got the keys to my new home and when inspected the property noticed that the kitchen has quite bad rising damp. I have medical conditions and are a bit worried this may affect my health. I am worried my landlord will not do the works that are needed to resolve the damp issue and do not want to go through the procedure of contacting the council as I am worried I will be served notice. Is there any help I could get to resolve this issue as a damp home is not the best to live in. The damp in the kitchen is quite bad on the walls and rises quite high which is also behind the kitchen units so new kitchen will be needed. Any advice would be appreciated.

GrantsExpert Editor 29/05/2018 at 10:39 am

Renovation and repairs grants are few and far betweem. If you are in receipt of universal credit etc, there may some basic repairs that are covered. The Turn2Us grant search is a good resource here

Max 29/05/2018 at 8:52 am

My home is in an old sandstone building. It has developed major structure issues over the years & I'm struggling to get my home up to standard to fix it. I can't sell it due to the condition. It's a one bedroom flat & we have a 9 year old. Apparently my buildings insurance doesn't cover the repairs. What are the conditions for a Grant? I feel I'm being fobbed off by the council.

Tango 02/05/2018 at 2:25 pm

Hi I have a problem with the back wall of my house I think it has a crack in it & is bowing out and the really bad wether with the rain has damiged it inside of the wall and the celling. Please can you help with this problem as I have 4 children

Mr A Lone 27/04/2018 at 2:45 pm

I am lucky to have a council prefab/bungalow. I am disabled and feel afraid all the time I also need mobility scooter. I would feel a lot safer if I had a gate at the side of my home and a brick out door building to house a scooter which is so badly needed. Can anyone tell me if this would be excepted as good reason for a grant .

GrantsExpert Editor 25/04/2018 at 11:19 am

Please take a copy of your lease agreement to Shelter or Citizens' Advice for details of which repairs you should be responsible for. Replacing soffits and facia boards, while maybe necessary will also be of huge benefit to your landlord should he/she wish to sell the property. There should be a definition of the repairs you're responsible for.

GrantsExpert Editor 24/04/2018 at 3:34 pm

We don't know if you will get anything but it could be worth looking at the Turn2Us grant search

cliff 24/04/2018 at 9:57 am

i live in privater rented property i only pay 400 a month on condition i do repairs my facia and soffits badly need replacing due to being rotton timber ialso would love to get underfloor insulation as there are drafts from floorboard as theres a void any advice would be helpful as i am on pesion credit 76 years old and dissabled i have to use oxygen

coygdave 23/04/2018 at 1:32 pm

Recently, the ceiling in my lounge collapsed. This was as a result of recent heavy rain which had which had seeped through the outer wall. To repair the ceiling and render the outer wall will cost £7,000 and my insurer will not help as the policy does not cover "water damage". My husband and I are both in our eighties and have limited resources at our disposal. Are their any grants available to assist us?

Peter Dowling 12/10/2017 at 9:24 pm

iam looking for £5000 grant to repoint and damp proof outer walls of my property with PVT Injection into walls

GrantsExpert Editor 13/06/2017 at 2:22 pm

We're not aware of any funding for this type of work.

Annmarie 11/06/2017 at 7:19 am

I live in a 60' narrowboat in Worcestershire and receive income based JSA.
Housing benefit pays for my canal & rivers trust continuous cruiser licence.
I have no savings.
I need to black the hull of my boat this year. I have had this boat for 2 years & it needs blacking every 4 years minimum to prevent rust from eating the steel hull. It was last blacked in May 2013.
DIY will cost £300 to dry dock the boat, £60 to jet wash it. £8 for a brush and £124 for anti foul bitumen black paint.
Please advise if I can get any help with this expense. Thank you.

Mary Taylor 19/01/2016 at 8:32 pm

Hello my husbandis 76 gets AA and I'm on PIP and disabled and just been told I'm unfit to work. We need our house front pointing and decorated because of damp. Is there any financial help I could get please?

benny 10/02/2015 at 9:16 pm

i have recently been awarded pip for medical problems and someone told me I may be able to get a disability grant as I live in an older house with severe problems , broken floorboards, deep enamelled bath which I cannot get out of without help. I have electric heaters as back up for gas fires because the cold affects my medical problem... Can you tell me if you think I may qualify for help with this housing problem.

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