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Sandwell Homes Ltd
Dartmouth House
Sandwell Road
West Bromwich
B70 8TQ
Tel: 0121 569 6000
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Repairs
Home Alterations
You can make alterations to your home but you must write to your Repairs Centre for permission (this does not include internal decorating).
You cannot carry out any alterations until you have written permission.
Examples of alterations which you need permission for are, but are not restricted to:
- Installation or renewal of central heating
- Installation or renewal of windows
- Removing walls or partitions (or part of)
- Installation or renewal of verandas, porches, conservatories, etc
- Installation of driveways
- Installation or renewal of kitchen units and worktops, etc
- Installation of bathroom suites or showers
- Painting of external doors, windows and walls
- Installation of gates and/or fencing
- Removal or pruning of trees
- Installation of cable/satellite dishes
Your request will not be refused without good reason but you must not start any work until you get written permission. You must also comply with any conditions which the council has imposed in reply to your request.
Always remember, competent and qualified people should carry out your alterations and certificates will have to be produced if any electrical or gas work is carried out.
Depending upon the work you have in mind, you may also need to get planning and/or building regulations approval before starting work.
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