RESIDENTIAL REPAIR | TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN DIVISION OF SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES

The Residential Repair program provides household maintenance assistance to residents age 60 and over who are homeowners, condominium owners, or apartment renters. The service provides assistance with minor home repairs that do not require the skills of a licensed craftsperson. There is no charge for this service, however, client must purchase any materials required. When work is completed, client is given the opportunity to make a voluntary contribution to the program. Hours of service per resident are limited to 16 hours per fiscal year (April 1 - March 31). Plumbing Replacing washers for kitchen and bathroom sinks Clearing clogged sinks, caulk around sinks, bathtub and showers. No bathtub repairs Electrical Repairing or rewiring lamps Replacing light switches or receptacles Replacing frayed cords. No appliance repairs Carpentry Installing grab bars for tubs and toilets, safety rails, shelves Install hardware for shades and mini blinds Minor repairs to doors and house trim Replace damaged hardware on doors and cabinets Painting Interior ceilings where minor water or structural damage has occurred No cosmetic work Weatherization Caulking and weather stripping of windows and doors Crime Prevention Installing door and window locks, peepholes Miscellaneous Replacing broken single-pane window panes Installation or removal of storm windows and screens Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors Replacing of small bedroom and outside fixtures

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211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Physical Address

1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738

Hours

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Voice

631-451-9191

Main

Application process

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Fee

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Eligibility

Brookhaven Town residents who are homeowners, condominium owners, apartment renters (with signed consent of homeowner) and are 60 yrs or older.

Service area

Brookhaven, NY
11738, NY

Agency info

TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN DIVISION OF SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES

Focuses on providing programs and services that not only meet the needs of senior residents in Brookhaven Town, but also provide an avenue to meet other members of the community and engage with each other socially.