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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

English House Condition Survey, 2004

Variable Details

Variablerpsown
LabelOwner/Tenant repairs
Responses
11 Build an extension 296
12 Build a conservatory 315
13 Convert loft into living space 119
14 Convert garage into living space 77
15 Replace kitchen units, worktops and sink 1843
16 Replace whole bathroom suite 1374
17 Additional bathroom, shower room wc 409
18 Work to foundation or structural work to walls 323
19 Any work to damp proof course 283
21 Install complete central heating system 348
22 Add more radiators 601
23 Install additional gas fires/heaters 396
24 Replace central heating boiler 990
25 Service cental heating boiler 3673
26 Replace at least half central heating radiators 331
27 Put in storage heaters 50
28 Replace at least half of storage heaters 38
29 Service gas fires or heaters 1333
31 Completely rewire house/flat 238
32 Install burglar alarm 496
33 Re-plaster at least one entire wall or ceiling 1659
34 Sound insulation 190
35 Loft insulation 694
36 Cavity wall insulation 327
41 Paint or varnish outside window 1916
42 Major repairs to at least two windows 507
43 Replace at least one window 1547
44 Replace at least one external door 1383
45 Fit extra window locks 544
46 Extra security - external doors 948
51 Replace/repair at least half of the roof covering 431
52 Replace or strengthen roof structure 248
53 Rebuild all or part of chimney 250
54 Replace whole sections of guttering or rainwater pipes 1143
55 Clear out drains or gutters 4157
56 Repoint at least half of brickwork 195
57 Replace at least half of render/pebbledash/cladding 258
58 Fix external lighting to the outside of house 1576
61 Install entryphone system 19
62 Security cameras 14
63 Extend or remodel lobbies 18
88 Question not applicable 144
89 Question answered elsewhere 1014
98 None 16111
99 Dont know 5
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationEnglish House Condition Survey, 2004
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