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What Is A Decent Home?
The Decent Home standard is complex. In a nutshell, a "Decent Home" is:
- wind and weather proof
- reasonably warm
- in a reasonable state of repair
- reasonably modern
- above the current legal minimum standard for housing
The government wants 95% of all council homes meet this standard by 2010. You can find out more about Decent Homes by clicking here.
If you would like more detailed information contact one of our Tenant Liaison Officers on 01206 282770.
How The Decent Homes Programme Is Going
We have already improved over 3,800 homes. We think we should be able to improve all our homes by 2010. We are currently improving homes in Highwoods.
What Happens To Your Home
When we are ready to improve your home, we will write to you. Our surveyor, Atkins, then carries out a survey of your home. They will decide what work your home needs. The survey could happen up to a year before we start working on your home.
We might:
- rewire your home
- replace your boiler
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improve or replace your kitchen, bathroom, windows and outside doors.
Surveying - Decent Homes
All homes have a survey to see if they meet the Decent Homes Standard. This lasts between 40 to 90 minutes, depending how large your home is.
If you have had a survey, then we'd like to hear from you. You can tell us what you think by filling in a Survey Feedback and Appointment Form.
Asbestos
Sometimes we may need to an asbestos survey as part of the Decent Homes programme. This takes about 30 minutes.
Asbestos has been used in many homes. It is safe as long as it is not damaged. If we find it, we will remove it if we need to.
If you have any questions about the asbestos survey, please telephone Bob Barnes on 01206 506525 or you can email him at bob.barnes.cbhomes@colchester.gov.uk.
