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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

English House Condition Survey, 2005

Variable Details

Variablerpslld
LabelLandlord repairs
Responses
11 Build an extension 14
12 Build a conservatory 3
13 Convert loft into living space 4
14 Convert garage into living space 3
15 Replace kitchen units, worktops and sink 574
16 Replace whole bathroom suite 341
17 Additional bathroom, shower room wc 70
18 Work to foundation or structural work to walls 127
19 Any work to damp proof course 117
21 Install complete central heating system 251
22 Add more radiators 92
23 Install additional gas fires/heaters 78
24 Replace central heating boiler 498
25 Service cental heating boiler 2690
26 Replace at least half central heating radiators 139
27 Put in storage heaters 18
28 Replace at least half of storage heaters 24
29 Service gas fires or heaters 1560
31 Completely rewire house/flat 152
32 Install burglar alarm 59
33 Re-plaster at least one entire wall or ceiling 264
34 Sound insulation 49
35 Loft insulation 323
36 Cavity wall insulation 199
41 Paint or varnish outside window 559
42 Major repairs to at least two windows 166
43 Replace at least one window 673
44 Replace at least one external door 555
45 Fit extra window locks 114
46 Extra security - external doors 225
51 Replace/repair at least half of the roof covering 201
52 Replace or strengthen roof structure 77
53 Rebuild all or part of chimney 63
54 Replace whole sections of guttering or rainwater pipes 301
55 Clear out drains or gutters 736
56 Repoint at least half of brickwork 84
57 Replace at least half of render/pebbledash/cladding 52
58 Fix external lighting to the outside of house 278
61 Install entryphone system 135
62 Security cameras 72
63 Extend or remodel lobbies 58
88 Question not applicable 27245
89 Question answered elsewhere 422
98 None 2285
99 Dont know 16
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationEnglish House Condition Survey, 2005
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