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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

English House Condition Survey, 2006

Variable Details

Variablerpsown
LabelOwner/Tenant repairs
Responses
11 Build an extension 173
12 Build a conservatory 150
13 Convert loft into living space 58
14 Convert garage into living space 39
15 Replace kitchen units, worktops and sink 1072
16 Replace whole bathroom suite 928
17 Additional bathroom, shower room wc 230
18 Work to foundation or structural work to walls 107
19 Any work to damp proof course 96
21 Install complete central heating system 150
22 Add more radiators 295
23 Install additional gas fires/heaters 184
24 Replace central heating boiler 606
25 Service cental heating boiler 3093
26 Replace at least half central heating radiators 168
27 Put in storage heaters 20
28 Replace at least half of storage heaters 18
29 Service gas fires or heaters 1108
31 Completely rewire house/flat 82
32 Install burglar alarm 157
33 Re-plaster at least one entire wall or ceiling 1028
34 Sound insulation 92
35 Loft insulation 462
36 Cavity wall insulation 280
41 Paint or varnish outside window 1006
42 Major repairs to at least two windows 238
43 Replace at least one window 923
44 Replace at least one external door 834
45 Fit extra window locks 244
46 Extra security - external doors 397
51 Replace/repair at least half of the roof covering 256
52 Replace or strengthen roof structure 115
53 Rebuild all or part of chimney 111
54 Replace whole sections of guttering or rainwater pipes 707
55 Clear out drains or gutters 3034
56 Repoint at least half of brickwork 119
57 Replace at least half of render/pebbledash/cladding 84
58 Fix external lighting to the outside of house 755
61 Install entryphone system 11
62 Security cameras 7
63 Extend or remodel lobbies 9
88 Question not applicable 15125
89 Question answered elsewhere 680
98 None 68
99 Dont know 1
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationEnglish House Condition Survey, 2006
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