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Handy-van Service

Cestria has its own Jim will fix it. The Handy-van service is a new service for Cestria Tenants and Leaseholders.

Who is eligible

The service is offered to all Cestria tenants and Leaseholders. A prioritised system exists with the elderly and vulnerable being classed as a high priority.

What we do

The Handy-Van Service will carry out small jobs and Adaptations to those that qualify for the service.

The Handy-van service is able to do

The Handy-van service is unable to do

Erecting Shelves

Any work connected to gas

Putting up curtain rails

Plastering

Fitting of Draught Excluders

Working at Height

Replacing toilet seats

Mending electrical appliances

Please click here to see more of what we do or don’t do

How to request the service

  • You can click here to complete an online application 
  • E-Mail handyvanservice@cestria.org
  • Telephone Freephone 0800 5870001
  • Letter Cestria Community Housing. Bowes Offices, Lambton Park, Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham DH3 4AN

You can also use any of the above contacts for a general enquiry about the Handy-van Service. Once we receive the completed form you will be contacted within 3 days and an agreed mutual appointment will be arranged for a free assessment to determine the exact cost of the work required.

How much will it cost

The cost of the service is a £10.00 per hour inclusive of VAT plus the cost of any materials used.

How to pay

You can pay the Handy-van operative when the work is complete by cash. All work is guaranteed and you will receive a receipt for any payment you make.