Condensation & Damp Proofing

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Derby Homes values tenant feedback, we want to use this feedback to help shape our ways of engaging with our customers across our services.

We strive to offer quality homes for our tenants, therefore, planned maintenance and routine inspection work are part of ensuring that quality remains high throughout the tenancy.

Recently, we have undertaken work with specialist damp proofing contractors to identify and rid homes of mould and condensation problems. We would value your feedback about how we interact with tenants experiencing these issues, and what services we can offer.

Please see the attached letter with an example of findings from an inspection visit, and complete the survey below to let us know your thoughts about this letter.

Derby Homes values tenant feedback, we want to use this feedback to help shape our ways of engaging with our customers across our services.

We strive to offer quality homes for our tenants, therefore, planned maintenance and routine inspection work are part of ensuring that quality remains high throughout the tenancy.

Recently, we have undertaken work with specialist damp proofing contractors to identify and rid homes of mould and condensation problems. We would value your feedback about how we interact with tenants experiencing these issues, and what services we can offer.

Please see the attached letter with an example of findings from an inspection visit, and complete the survey below to let us know your thoughts about this letter.

Consultation has concluded
  • What you said

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    • The letter made sense to you
    • The advice did not consider the cost of living crisis and the price of utility bills
    • It is not always possible to dry clothes outside
    • Damp can be caused from issues which is out of the customers control
    • Wording around ‘rechargeable’ is not a clear
    • The tone of the letter was appropriate
    • The information in the letter was helpful
    • We should consider people who are not online and how we give advice
  • What we did

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    • We removed the word ‘rechargeable’ and made the information more accessible
    • We made the tone of the letter friendlier
    • We acknowledged issues are not always within the customers control and offered people to contact us again if issues continue
    • We said that simple changes can help prevent mould and damp and offered advice
    • We gave advice on how to dry clothes if it is not possible to dry them outside
    • We included information on who to contact if you are concerned about utility bills and prices
    • We included information about our Energy Efficiency team to make sure you are getting the most support in the cost of living crisis