Residential Repair Program

The Residential Repair program provides household maintenance assistance to residents age 60 and over who are homeowners, condominium owners, or apartment renters. The service provides assistance with minor home repairs that do not require the skills of a licensed craftsperson. There is no charge for this service, however, client must purchase any materials required. When work is completed, client is given the opportunity to make a voluntary contribution to the program. Hours of service per resident are limited to 16 hours per fiscal year (April 1 - March 31).

Plumbing

• Replacing washers for kitchen and bathroom sinks
• Clearing clogged sinks, caulk around sinks, bathtub and showers.
• No bathtub repairs

Electrical

• Repairing or rewiring lamps
• Replacing light switches or receptacles
• Replacing frayed cords.
• No appliance repairs

Carpentry

• Installing grab bars for tubs and toilets, safety rails, shelves
•  Install hardware for shades and mini blinds
• Minor repairs to doors and house trim
• Replace damaged hardware on doors and cabinets

Painting

• Interior ceilings where minor water or structural damage has occurred
• No cosmetic work

Weatherization

• Caulking and weather stripping of windows and doors

Crime Prevention

• Installing door and window locks, peepholes

Miscellaneous

• Replacing broken single-pane window panes
• Installation or removal of storm windows and screens
• Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
• Replacing of small bedroom and outside fixtures