A planned investment programme worth £5.2 million has been put into place by Homes in Somerset to help keep properties up to date and energy efficient.
We will be working closely with our contract partners to renew areas such as kitchens and bathrooms, to replace roofs, windows and doors, while upgrading heating systems and rewiring the homes of our customers
Property Services Manager, Rik Saunders said: “Our £5.2m planned investment programmes are in place to replace the parts of your home that are at the end of their life and in poor condition. The type of works in the Decent Homes programme include renewal of kitchens, bathrooms, roofs, rewires, windows and doors. The Great Estates programme includes works to internal and external communal areas, as well as Neighbourhood improvements.
“Although the works can be a little disruptive, our contract partners will engage with you at every step of the process to ensure you are kept fully informed and supported through the works to minimise the disruption.
“Our aim is to provide you with a home that is safe, modern and looks good. The Property Investment team, consisting of our Contract Partners, Surveyors and Customer Liaison Officers, are always happy to discuss the process with you, so that we can do the work in your home to achieve this.
“We are also committed to upgrading poorer performing properties through various schemes to ensure compliance to latest Gov targets. This will include fitting solar panels, new low carbon heating and upgrading insulation.“
Great Estates & Blocks
We have committed to spending a further £1.25m per year to improve our neighbourhoods, to make better use of open spaces, while improving the appearance of the communities.
Works already taking place, or commencing in coming months, include:
This is not an exhaustive list, and we want you to get involved and have a say in what happens in your community. During the year, we will hold local consultation events and we want you to come along and tell us what you think about our ideas and share yours. So whether it is proposals to improve your outside spaces or the colour of new flooring in the communal area of your flats – let us know your views.
You can get in touch by visiting our Contact Us page
Decent Homes
We want your home to meet your needs now and in the future.
This programme is about keeping your property at, or above, the Decent Homes Standard, providing you with a warm and comfortable place to live.
We will continue to:
For 2025/26 we have planned: