MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO YOUR MUIR HOME? IT’S IMPORTANT TO LEVEL IT WITH US FIRST
YOU’VE dusted off your toolbox, been to the DIY store, powered up the drill and selected your screwdriver.
But before you hit your first nail on the head or sanded down your first ceiling, you need to be sure you phoned us first.
If you're a resident with Muir Group Housing Association you have the right to make improvements to your home, but you do need to obtain written permission from us before starting the job - and receive important health and safety advice about your property too; such as any potential for asbestos.
Your tenancy agreement includes types of improvements Muir needs to approve before you can do the work.
If you want to do major work in your home such as the things listed below, you need to get agreement with us beforehand.
- Erecting a garage, shed or greenhouse
- Fitting a new bathroom
- Fitting a satellite dish
- Fitting an aerial
- Installing gas fires
- Installing central heating
Installing extra electrical sockets- Plumbing
- Putting in a new fireplace/log burner
- Redecorating the outside of your home
- Replacing doors
- Replacing or altering windows
- Building an extension
- Dividing a room
Keep us in the loop and you may be able to claim compensation from Muir for certain improvements you made to your home when your tenancy ends.
"If you’d like to make improvements to your home, please send a written request to your tenancy services officer," Muir’s Compliance Manager, Mike Proudfoot said.
"This way we can advise on any issues that may affect your health and safety, such as removing artex which may contain asbestos.
"If your home was built before the year 2000 it could possibly contain asbestos. You really don't want to disturb this while doing any DIY.
"Let Muir know what you intend doing and we will ensure your safety by advising you on whether or not you are likely to disturb any asbestos.
"To do this we may need to carry out an inspection before Muir give you the go ahead to start work.
"We will consider your request and contact with approval to go ahead, or explain any reasons why consent has not been given.
"Our consent must be obtained before you carry out any improvements to your home."
If you’re considering making alterations to your Muir home, email: info@muir.org.uk
Alternatively, write to us at: Muir Group Housing Association Ltd, 80 Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AL.