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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

English House Condition Survey, 2006

Variable Details

Variablerpslld
LabelLandlord repairs
Responses
11 Build an extension 5
12 Build a conservatory 2
13 Convert loft into living space 2
14 Convert garage into living space 2
15 Replace kitchen units, worktops and sink 557
16 Replace whole bathroom suite 359
17 Additional bathroom, shower room wc 56
18 Work to foundation or structural work to walls 93
19 Any work to damp proof course 67
21 Install complete central heating system 201
22 Add more radiators 74
23 Install additional gas fires/heaters 48
24 Replace central heating boiler 400
25 Service cental heating boiler 2684
26 Replace at least half central heating radiators 125
27 Put in storage heaters 17
28 Replace at least half of storage heaters 11
29 Service gas fires or heaters 1513
31 Completely rewire house/flat 160
32 Install burglar alarm 46
33 Re-plaster at least one entire wall or ceiling 230
34 Sound insulation 26
35 Loft insulation 272
36 Cavity wall insulation 168
41 Paint or varnish outside window 407
42 Major repairs to at least two windows 123
43 Replace at least one window 576
44 Replace at least one external door 534
45 Fit extra window locks 79
46 Extra security - external doors 141
51 Replace/repair at least half of the roof covering 167
52 Replace or strengthen roof structure 65
53 Rebuild all or part of chimney 42
54 Replace whole sections of guttering or rainwater pipes 249
55 Clear out drains or gutters 671
56 Repoint at least half of brickwork 62
57 Replace at least half of render/pebbledash/cladding 32
58 Fix external lighting to the outside of house 213
61 Install entryphone system 96
62 Security cameras 59
63 Extend or remodel lobbies 39
88 Question not applicable 24349
89 Question answered elsewhere 269
98 None 13
99 Dont know 16
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationEnglish House Condition Survey, 2006
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