Business Details
28 Years
experience
Home Repair & Adaptation Services in Aberdeen
Aberdeen Care & Repair has been dedicated to promoting independent living for elderly and disabled individuals in Aberdeen City since 1998. Our service, part of Castlehill Housing Association, provides tailored advice, practical assistance, and funding solutions to help clients repair, adapt, or improve their homes. Through partnerships with local authorities and health organisations, we conduct free home assessments, coordinate technical work, and offer grants or low-interest loans. Our team of experienced professionals ensures clients receive signposting to relevant services, benefit checks, and access to charitable funds.With a focus on safety, affordability, and community integration, we support over 300 households annually through our Charitable Fund, which provides grants for essential repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and safety equipment. Our commitment to quality extends to a Trusted Traders scheme, rigorous contractor vetting, and youth employment initiatives that bridge generational gaps while addressing local housing needs.
Services
Home Repairs
Adaptation Services
Energy Efficiency Grants
Dementia Support
Trusted Traders Referrals
Home Safety Assessments
Benefit Checks
Minor Aids Funding
Youth Employment Programs
Gas Safety Repairs
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in home adaptation services for vulnerable residents.
- Our team includes certified technical officers and qualified handymen with specialist training.
- We coordinate funding through local authority grants, charitable funds, and low-interest loans.
- Our Trusted Traders scheme ensures access to vetted, insured contractors across Aberdeen.
- We provide free home safety assessments and tailored support for dementia patients.
What people say
Professional team
Life-changing adaptations
Prompt assistance
Comprehensive support
Reliable contractors
Services
Home Adaptations
We provide comprehensive home adaptation services for elderly and disabled residents. Our technical team conducts home visits, creates detailed plans, and manages contractors to implement essential modifications. Clients receive assistance with funding applications through grants, equity release, or our Charitable Fund, ensuring accessibility improvements like stairlifts or wet rooms.
Energy Efficiency Grants
Our Affordable Warmth Project helps fuel-poor households improve energy efficiency. We arrange boiler replacements, insulation, and window upgrades through grant funding. Eligible clients access our Charitable Fund for one-off grants up to 500, reducing heating costs while ensuring homes meet modern energy standards.
Dementia Support
Specialist dementia support includes home safety assessments and environmental adaptations. Our staff collaborate with families and carers to implement memory-friendly modifications, conduct benefit checks, and coordinate repairs at convenient times. This free service ensures safe living environments for individuals with cognitive impairments.
Small Repairs Scheme
Qualified handymen deliver essential repairs for eligible residents over 60 or with disabilities. Services include plumbing, electrical work, and safety equipment installation. Two pricing tiers apply based on benefit entitlement, with work prioritised through our Charitable Fund for those in financial hardship.
Trusted Traders Scheme
Our approved contractor list ensures quality service delivery beyond in-house capabilities. Traders undergo rigorous vetting, including insurance checks and reference verification. Clients receive recommendations for reputable professionals while our satisfaction surveys maintain service standards across Aberdeen City.
People
Karen Milne
Care and Repair Manager
Leading Aberdeen Care & Repair since 2003, Karen has expanded services to meet evolving community needs. With over 20 years in housing support, she oversees technical operations and strategic development while maintaining client-focused service delivery standards.
Stuart Wilson
Senior Technical Officer
Stuart manages technical assessments and project coordination. His expertise in housing adaptations ensures compliance with safety regulations while delivering practical solutions for clients' specific requirements across Aberdeen City.
Grzegorz Schab
Assistant Technical Officer
Supporting technical operations, Grzegorz assists with home assessments and contractor coordination. His role focuses on implementing minor adaptations and ensuring timely delivery of essential repair services to vulnerable residents.
David Morris
Handyman (Electrician)
David provides specialist electrical repairs and safety installations. His work ensures homes meet current legislation, including supply and fit of interlinked smoke alarms, enhancing safety for elderly and disabled clients.
Niall Chapman
Handyman (Plumber)
Niall delivers essential plumbing repairs and heating system upgrades. His expertise supports the Small Repairs Scheme, addressing urgent maintenance needs for residents qualifying under our charitable funding criteria.
Questions
What services are available for elderly homeowners?
We offer home repairs, adaptations, energy efficiency upgrades, and safety assessments with funding options through grants or loans.
How can I access emergency home repairs?
Contact our office during operating hours for urgent repair needs. Eligible clients receive priority assistance through our Charitable Fund.
Do you provide financial assistance for home modifications?
Yes, our Charitable Fund offers grants up to £500 for essential repairs, safety equipment, and energy efficiency improvements.
Are services available for non-homeowners?
Our technical support and funding referrals apply to all Aberdeen City residents, regardless of tenure status.
How do you ensure contractor quality?
Trusted Traders undergo rigorous vetting, including insurance checks, reference verification, and ongoing performance monitoring through client feedback.
What dementia-specific support do you offer?
We provide home safety assessments, environmental adaptations, and coordinated repairs tailored to dementia patients' needs at no cost.