Essential Repairs
Essential repairs are works, which require immediate attention in order to avoid serious consequences. Essential repairs maybe required for the following reasons:- There is a danger to the public i.e. fallen tree or wall by public footpath.
- The security of the building is affected i.e. broken window, door lock not working.
- A loss of a basic service i.e. broken water pipe, central heating boiler failure.
- A potential hazard, which may result in additional damage to the house and/or its contents i.e., leaking water tank or roof.
There is a danger to the occupants i.e. gas leak, electrical fault.
In any of these instances, the Property Department should be contacted immediately. If unable to contact the Property Department the occupant should put in hand the necessary work as quickly as possible, having due regard to the suitability of contractors and the need for economy, and advise the Property Department as soon as possible thereafter and obtain an official order number.
It is suggested that if any essential works occur out of office hours that the occupant should use the ?Emergency Repairs? list of approved contractors. If they are not available then a suitably qualified contractor maybe sorted from an alternative source. Please note that a NICEIC approved contractor should complete all electrical works and a CORGI approved contractor should perform all works to gas appliances.
To check the contractors authenticity please use the following:
NICEIC Tel: 020 7564 2323 Website: www.niceic.org.uk
CORGI Tel: 01256 372 498 Website: www.corgi-gas.com
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