Repairs and Maintenance

This page gives information on asbestos - what it is, why it is a problem and how it should be dealt with

A dedicated Estates Management Team clean and maintain communal staircases, landings, entrance halls and other areas in and around blocks of flats and maisonettes on Council estates.

Information on what will happen should we be working on the guttering of your council house.

The Right to Repair Scheme enables you to have certain small essential repairs, called 'qualifying repairs', done within a maximum time-scale set by the government.

Information on what to consider if WLC are painting the exterior of your council house

West Lothian Council has a legal duty to ensure that gas appliances, gas piping and flues provided for tenants use are well maintained and safe.

Information on who is responsible for repairs

Every home has it own smell, but sometimes homes can be affected by unpleasant or unusual smells

Information on Equipment and Adaptations that may be available to you.

This leaflet gives some advice about scaffolding around your home during repairs and improvements. You will receive a letter detailing the exact dates and contact details in advance of the work.

Information about the Housing Capital Improvement Programme (HCIP) that is planned for your housing development

From time to time West Lothian Council finds it necessary to charge tenants for repairs carried out on their property.