If you would like to carry out improvements to your home yourself you do need to ask our permission first.  If you would like further information please click here

If you would like to carry out improvements to your home yourself you do need to ask our permission first. This is to ensure any work you wish to do won’t make your home less safe and secure, reduce the value of the property or cost us money to put right afterwards.

Please write to:                    Simon Edge                               
                                                Assistant Director – Construction Services
                                    Daresbury Point
                                    Green Wood Drive
                                    Manor Park
                                    Runcorn
                                    Cheshire
                                    WA7 1UG     

                                                Email: Simon.edge@haltnohousing.org

For some improvements we will ask that you use reputable and accredited tradesmen to do the work and we will visit your home to make sure alterations have been completed to safe, high standards.

We will also advise you if you need to seek planning permission.

Some examples of improvements you need to let us know about before you start work include:

·       Putting up a garage, shed or conservatory

·       Creating access for a car, such as, dropping the kerb or removing a wall

·       Fitting your own burglar alarm, fire, electric shower, bathroom suite or kitchen

·       Fitting a satellite dish (flats and maisonette only)

·       Knocking down internal walls

·       Putting up walls or boundary fences

·       Loft conversions

·       Relocating a gas boiler

·       General internal and external alterations

·       Fitting laminate flooring

·       Installing water features that need water or electrical supplies

·       Artexing walls and ceilings

·       Installing an outside tap

If you have already carried out any of the above alterations or need any further guidance please contact your local area office.