Windows and Doors Inspection

Our Healthy Homes Check includes a visual inspection of windows and doors to identify:  

• gaps that have grown too wide  
• frames that have warped   
• broken hardware  
• places where seals or gaskets have failed   
• areas where water has crept in   
• locks that no longer function as they should  
• other wear and tear issues that may not need immediate repair but will deteriorate further if left unchecked  

When not corrected, a small gap, loose hinge or a window or door that doesn’t close properly can result in condensation, mould, damage to surrounding finishes and heat loss, all of which can lead to more complex work later.

Benefits of Early Issue Detection

A few ways that housing associations and local authorities benefit by the early detection of previously unknown problems include:  

• bringing attention to significant issues that the tenant has failed to report  
• repairing smaller defects before they escalate into something more serious and expensive  
• saving money by proactively resolving minor faults while the work remains simple and straightforward  
• reducing the number of unplanned repair callouts  
• avoiding last-minute emergency hazard action as defined by Awaab’s Law  
• showing residents that damaged components are being noted and addressed in a more proactive and preventative manner 

Further Value of Our Healthy Homes Check

Our Healthy Homes Check gives housing associations and local authorities a clearer understanding of their housing stock’s overall condition. This helps social landlords to plan repairs an maintenance more efficiently, reduce costs associated with last-minute fixes and budget more accurately as well as giving teams fewer surprises down the line.

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