Home Maintenance
Having a home that is in good repair goes a long way to keeping you safe and comfortable. You may be finding this difficult to maintain and have no-one to help you. However, there are services available that may be able to assist you to improve security and undertake repairs and adaptations.
Adaptations and Equipment
The installation of adaptations and equipment such as hand rails and grabrails is referred through Adult Social Care, telephone 01325 346200 or the Hospital Occupational Therapy Service, telephone 01325 380100. For more information visit the Adaptations and Equipment webpage
Handyperson Service
This is run by Three Rivers housing group's Care and Repair agency. It provides an affordable repair and maintenance service for disabled and older people in Darlington.
For more information visit the Care and Repair webpage or contact:
The Handyperson Scheme
Care and Repair Darlington, CVS Building, Church Row, Darlington, DL1 5QD
Telephone - 01325 460114
If you are a tenant and need repair or maintenance jobs carrying out, you should first check that they are not the responsibility of the landlord.
Branksome Handyman
The Branksome Handyman is a service provided by CABLE and the Community Association on Branksome estate.
The Handyman offers a basic repair service to the residents of both Cockerton and Branksome plus surrounding areas. Work undertaken include some general garden and household repairs. There are free estimates on all work so that you know what the cost will be.
There is no call out fee plus no hidden costs
The Branksome Handyman,
108 Branksome, Darlington, DL3 9UH
Telephone: 01325 354084
For more information visit the Branksome Handyman webpage