Home maintenance and improvements
Many people may wish to carry out alterations to their home, from minor renovations to essential repairs. These web pages contain information for Salford residents interested in improving their home.
A guide to home maintenance
Maintenance is an important part of looking after your home. 'Looking after your home IN Salford' is a quick reference guide to help you maintain your home containing useful tips, advice and contacts.
Planning permission
Certain types of work require building regulation approval and/or planning approval before they are begun. It is your responsibility to get the necessary approval, draw up any necessary plans and pay the appropriate fees. Visit the planning application section.
Assistance from Salford City Council to improve or adapt your home
Salford City Council's private sector housing assistance policy outlines levels of assistance available and the criteria for qualifying. This policy came into force on the 1st of April 2006 and has been slightly amended as of June 2007.
Visit our Help with housing repairs or improvements page to download a copy of the amended Private Sector Housing Assistance policy.
Downloadable documents
If you are unable to view documents of these types, our downloads page provides links to viewing software.
This page was last updated on 09 April 2008
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