Home Repair Programme

Home Repair Programme

The Home Repair Programme (formerly ‘A Brush With Kindness’) undertakes critical home repairs for families who own their own homes but need support to address issues of weather tightness, security or safety.

Many low income homeowners can’t afford their house maintenance, because they can hardly afford their weekly expenses.

Owning a home can be a costly business. What once was affordable may have become unaffordable over time due to reasons such as unemployment, expanding family or rising costs.

The Home Repair Programme helps low income families back on track with their home maintenance. For affordable repayments from the homeowner, Habitat carries out the most urgent home repair projects, such as fixing a leaky roof, painting the outside or renovating a bathroom or kitchen. Projects may also involve creating a more suitable place for the occupants when life situations have changed, such as building a wheelchair ramp or installing bathroom aids for less mobile people.

To find out more about our programme, and if you may be eligible – please give us a call or send us an email

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