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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

English House Condition Survey, 2005

Variable Details

Variablerpsown
LabelOwner/Tenant repairs
Responses
11 Build an extension 251
12 Build a conservatory 245
13 Convert loft into living space 93
14 Convert garage into living space 61
15 Replace kitchen units, worktops and sink 1467
16 Replace whole bathroom suite 1166
17 Additional bathroom, shower room wc 335
18 Work to foundation or structural work to walls 217
19 Any work to damp proof course 189
21 Install complete central heating system 257
22 Add more radiators 448
23 Install additional gas fires/heaters 308
24 Replace central heating boiler 828
25 Service cental heating boiler 3413
26 Replace at least half central heating radiators 249
27 Put in storage heaters 37
28 Replace at least half of storage heaters 22
29 Service gas fires or heaters 1224
31 Completely rewire house/flat 155
32 Install burglar alarm 307
33 Re-plaster at least one entire wall or ceiling 1383
34 Sound insulation 142
35 Loft insulation 567
36 Cavity wall insulation 302
41 Paint or varnish outside window 1465
42 Major repairs to at least two windows 388
43 Replace at least one window 1263
44 Replace at least one external door 1127
45 Fit extra window locks 389
46 Extra security - external doors 661
51 Replace/repair at least half of the roof covering 360
52 Replace or strengthen roof structure 191
53 Rebuild all or part of chimney 171
54 Replace whole sections of guttering or rainwater pipes 940
55 Clear out drains or gutters 3677
56 Repoint at least half of brickwork 160
57 Replace at least half of render/pebbledash/cladding 170
58 Fix external lighting to the outside of house 1184
61 Install entryphone system 16
62 Security cameras 12
63 Extend or remodel lobbies 13
88 Question not applicable 7576
89 Question answered elsewhere 768
98 None 7766
99 Dont know 3
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationEnglish House Condition Survey, 2005
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