If you are an older person you might be able to get assistance with managing your garden from Age Concern. They can provide a list of approved gardeners, however there is a charge for this service. For more information you can contact the Wandsworth branch of Age Concern on 020 8877 8940 or call the national free helpline on 0800 009966.

 Council tenants

For information on how to report a repair that is required to your home or to the communal area of your block or estate please see the repairs section in the council tenant's area of this site. For information about decorations and the Council's Concessionary Decorations Assistance Scheme please see the decorations section of the council tenants area of this site.

 Housing association tenants
You should report any repairs required in your home to your landlord. If your landlord refuses to carry out an essential repair, please contact the Private Housing Team in Environmental Services.

 Private tenants
You should report any repairs required in your home to your landlord. If your landlord refuses to carry out an essential repair, please contact the Private Housing Team in Environmental Services. You may also be eligible for assistance from the council's Home Improvement Agency.

 Home owners
If you cannot afford to repair and maintain your home, you may be eligible for a grant or a loan provided by the Home Improvement Agency. In addition, they can help with arranging finance, surveying the property, appointing reliable builders and supervising works. The services of the Agency are open to anyone who owns a property within the borough and you do not have to qualify for a grant to make use of these services.