This information is for residents living in flats. If you’d like information on alterations for residents living in houses, tap here.
Always check with us before starting DIY or home improvements:
- You’ll need to get permission from us for any alterations to your flat. This includes new doors and door furniture.
Your flat is designed with fire protection features. These shouldn’t be tampered with or removed.
If you’d like to carry out any works or alterations in your flat, please contact us before you start any work.
We can check our records and see if your home is likely to contain Asbestos and where it is. If you or anyone else carries out work on your home without our permission, you may have to pay to get the asbestos cleaned up and made safe if you damage it.
Remember, this is an important part of your tenancy agreement. Please let us know about your DIY plans to avoid breaching your tenancy agreement.
What are my responsibilities?
- You mustn’t undertake any significant building-related works on your home without first confirming with us that it’s acceptable and safe to proceed.
Building works, including redecoration, are likely sources of disturbance of asbestos products, so caution must be exercised when planning and undertaking such works.
You mustn’t deliberately damage, drill, saw, sand, or strip any area that might contain asbestos. You must inform us immediately of any asbestos materials that’re damaged or disturbed in your home.
Want to get permission for DIY, or concerned about asbestos?
We’re here to help – just call 01204 328000.
You can also tap here to see our asbestos safety information.
