Major works

To ensure our buildings are warm and weatherproof we carry out both planned programmes and major works. We are committed to consulting with you at all stages of major work projects.  When work is planned for your property you will be sent a Section 20 notice detailing the proposed works.

Cost can vary greatly from one block to another and can be quite high in some cases. The following are examples:

• It can cost in the region of £200,000 to replace two lifts in a multi-story block.
• Replacing a roof to a low rise block could cost £60,000.

The price you will pay for your proportion of these charges is based on rateable value (rv).  Each property has its own rateable value.  For example flat 1 in a block of 90 flats has the block rateable value of 1062 and a unit rateable value of 177.  Using the figures above you could expect to pay £9,999 towards replacing the roof (Cost divided by block rv and multiplied by unit rv).

The above figures are estimates and are only quoted here as examples. Actual costs vary according to the work involved, the size and condition of your block and the rate of inflation in the building industry.

To make sure we provide value for money, we have a competitive tendering procedure for projects. We invite a number of carefully chosen contractors to bid for the work, and, as long as the price is reasonable, the lowest bid normally wins the contract.

Is there a limit to costs?  This depends on when you bought your flat and what the conditions of sale were at the time. Some leaseholders may not have to pay for certain work, while charges for other leaseholders may also be limited to a certain amount. This will only happen in certain circumstances where the government has introduced protection schemes.

You will be billed for any major works within your Year End Service Charges.  These are billed in arrears for the previous accounting year.

Leasehold Management Team

E-mail:

housing@thanet.gov.uk

Tel: 01843 577268

Fax: 01843 577340