Houseproud can help you by:

Looking at options for financing works;

Preparing schedules of work, obtain estimates and supervise works;

Accessing a case officer, who may be from your council or Home Improvement Agency, who will help you through the process; and

Providing advice on benefit entitlement.

When you have decided on how the works will be financed and you wish to proceed, a case officer will arrange for estimates to be obtained from a good quality builder. Works will be inspected to ensure that it is completed to a satisfactory standard. You will be assisted through the whole process by your case officer.