Work is starting this month (February) on the council鈥檚 拢40m external upgrading scheme for its housing stock.
The four-year programme will see roofs, windows and doors replaced as well as the renewal of render, exterior paintwork and fencing.聽 Insulation will also be reviewed and improved where required.
Lovell is working on homes in the north of the borough, refurbishing properties in Tipton, Wednesbury and West Bromwich; Vinci has been appointed to the southern area, made up of Rowley, Oldbury and Smethwick.
Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, Sandwell鈥檚 cabinet member for housing, said: 鈥淭his latest phase of investment in our council homes will see thousands of tenants benefiting from these external improvements which also include replacing all wooden front and rear doors with composite doors providing better insulation and improved security.
鈥淭his scheme is part of the council鈥檚 拢485m 10-year housing investment programme, which focuses on improving the council鈥檚 existing housing stock as well as building new council homes.鈥�
Lovell regional refurbishment director Carl Yale said: 鈥淗aving worked closely with the council and the local community to modernise and improve local council homes since 2005, we鈥檙e delighted to be continuing that relationship through this important new contract which will focus on external envelope improvements. The programme will help tackle fuel poverty, and deliver homes which are warmer and more secure for residents.鈥�
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