Repairing and maintaining your home

Are there any guides to carrying out simple tasks that are my responsibility?

Our How-To Guides provide practical advice and step-by-step information to help tenants look after their homes, prevent common repair issues, and understand what to do when problems arise. They offer simple, useful guidance on a range of topics, helping tenants maintain their homes safely and get the support they need when required.

These guides are designed to help you carry out simple tasks that are normally the tenant's responsibility.

Only attempt tasks you feel confident carrying out safely.

Stop immediately if you are unsure.

Report the issue if the problem continues.

Never attempt repairs involving:

• Gas appliances

• Electrical wiring

• Roofs

• Structural elements

• Asbestos-containing materials

• Major plumbing works

If you're ever unsure, contact the Repairs Team on 01623 463463.

Guide 1: How to Bleed a Radiator

Guide 2: How to Change a Light Bulb

Guide 3: How to Replace a Smoke Alarm Battery

Guide 4: How to Test Your Smoke Alarm

Guide 5: How to Unblock a Sink

Guide 6: How to Unblock a Basin Waste

Guide 7: How to Reset a Tripped Fuse

Guide 8: How to Stop a Toilet Overflowing

Guide 9: How to Replace a Toilet Seat

Guide 10: How to Repressurise a Boiler

Guide 11: How to Prevent Condensation

Guide 12: How to Remove Small Areas of Surface Mould

Guide 13: How to Prevent Frozen Pipes

Guide 14: How to Find and Use Your Stop Tap