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Homeowners Advice Factsheets and Booklets

Download a series of free factsheets about repairs, maintenance, safety and security in your home.

These are mainly issues the council is unable to help homeowners with directly, but in this section you can also find information, links and contacts for sources of help and advice.

The factsheets available to download below in PDF format cover a range of topics, including home security, painting and decorating, plumbing, external maintenance, roofs, gutters, damp and condensation.

A Quick Guide to Private Housing Assistance
A Quick Guide to Private Housing Assistance - [29 KB] Download a summary checklist of the types of private housing assistance available in Eastbourne, with details of who is eligible for grants and loans.
Private Housing Assistance Information Booklet
Private Housing Assistance Information Booklet - [650 KB] Download our information booklet about grants and loans available to homeowners in Eastbourne for home improvement. To find out more call 0800 980 0901 or go to www.eastbourne.gov.uk/assist
East Sussex Energy Partnership Information Booklet
East Sussex Energy Partnership Information Booklet - [590 KB] Find out about grants and discounts for homeowners available from your council in East Sussex to cut your heating costs - free or discounted insulation and solar panels. To find out more call 0800 980 0901 or go to www.eastbourne.gov.uk/energy
Painting the Outside of Your Home
Painting the Outside of Your Home - [29 KB] This factsheet gives advice for homeowners including tips for preparation and safety.
Maintaining the Outside of Your Home
Maintaining the Outside of Your Home - [34 KB] This factsheet gives you basic general advice on maintaining your home to help avoid damage.
Roofs and Roof Spaces
Roofs and Roof Spaces - [32 KB] This factsheet covers having work done on your home, types of roofs, maintenance checks, roof spaces, what to check for and safety tips.
Gutters and Drainpipes
Gutters and Drainpipes - [32 KB] This factsheet covers types of gutters and drainpipes, how to clear or repair gutters, and how to check for and clear blockages in drainpipes.
Plumbing and Burst Pipes
Plumbing and Burst Pipes - [32 KB] This factsheet covers water tanks, overflow pipes, insulation and lagging, burst pipes, ball valves and ballcock, central-heating systems, what you can do to reduce the likelihood of an emergency, handy hints and safety tips.
Condensation and Mould Growth
Condensation and Mould Growth - [32 KB] This factsheet has advice on how to keep your home free from damp and mould.
Wet Rot, Dry Rot and Woodworm
Wet Rot, Dry Rot and Woodworm - [30 KB] This factsheet gives a brief outline on wet and dry rot, what to look for and what can be done to treat rot.
Decorating the Inside of Your Home
Decorating the Inside of Your Home - [33 KB] This factsheet covers types of paint, wallpaper, safety tips and handy hints.
Home Security Advice
Home Security Advice - [37 KB] This factsheet covers crime prevention, insurance, security measures and useful tips, identity and credit-card fraud.

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