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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

English House Condition Survey, 2003

Variable Details

Variablerpsown
LabelOwner/Tenant repairs
Responses
11 Build an extension 281
12 Build a conservatory 287
13 Convert loft into living space 116
14 Convert garage into living space 69
15 Replace kitchen units, worktops and sink 1925
16 Replace whole bathroom suite 1260
17 Additional bathroom, shower room wc 384
18 Work to foundation or structural work to walls 333
19 Any work to damp proof course 323
21 Install complete central heating system 351
22 Add more radiators 630
23 Install additional gas fires/heaters 448
24 Replace central heating boiler 957
25 Service cental heating boiler 3663
26 Replace at least half central heating radiators 315
27 Put in storage heaters 37
28 Replace at least half of storage heaters 41
29 Service gas fires or heaters 1379
31 Completely rewire house/flat 262
32 Install burglar alarm 571
33 Re-plaster at least one entire wall or ceiling 1721
34 Sound insulation 199
35 Loft insulation 682
36 Cavity wall insulation 309
41 Paint or varnish outside window 2086
42 Major repairs to at least two windows 543
43 Replace at least one window 1608
44 Replace at least one external door 1406
45 Fit extra window locks 595
46 Extra security - external doors 1073
51 Replace/repair at least half of the roof covering 420
52 Replace or strengthen roof structure 263
53 Rebuild all or part of chimney 273
54 Replace whole sections of guttering or rainwater pipes 1179
55 Clear out drains or gutters 4307
56 Repoint at least half of brickwork 196
57 Replace at least half of render/pebbledash/cladding 249
58 Fix external lighting to the outside of house 1626
61 Install entryphone system 21
62 Security cameras 18
63 Extend or remodel lobbies 19
88 Question not applicable 144
89 Question answered elsewhere 1376
98 None 16031
99 Dont know 4
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationEnglish House Condition Survey, 2003
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