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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

English House Condition Survey, 2007

Variable Details

Variablerpsown
LabelOwner/Tenant repairs
Responses
11 Build an extension 67
12 Build a conservatory 72
13 Convert loft into living space 26
14 Convert garage into living space 17
15 Replace kitchen units, worktops and sink 472
16 Replace whole bathroom suite 456
17 Additional bathroom, shower room wc 104
18 Work to foundation or structural work to walls 55
19 Any work to damp proof course 41
21 Install complete central heating system 67
22 Add more radiators 127
23 Install additional gas fires/heaters 67
24 Replace central heating boiler 276
25 Service cental heating boiler 1550
26 Replace at least half central heating radiators 83
27 Put in storage heaters 11
28 Replace at least half of storage heaters 10
29 Service gas fires or heaters 542
31 Completely rewire house/flat 43
32 Install burglar alarm 73
33 Re-plaster at least one entire wall or ceiling 481
34 Sound insulation 38
35 Loft insulation 233
36 Cavity wall insulation 136
41 Paint or varnish outside window 465
42 Major repairs to at least two windows 109
43 Replace at least one window 428
44 Replace at least one external door 394
45 Fit extra window locks 108
46 Extra security - external doors 173
51 Replace/repair at least half of the roof covering 117
52 Replace or strengthen roof structure 48
53 Rebuild all or part of chimney 55
54 Replace whole sections of guttering or rainwater pipes 331
55 Clear out drains or gutters 1458
56 Repoint at least half of brickwork 66
57 Replace at least half of render/pebbledash/cladding 42
58 Fix external lighting to the outside of house 334
61 Install entryphone system 4
62 Security cameras 1
63 Extend or remodel lobbies 3
88 Question not applicable 7620
89 Question answered elsewhere 349
98 None 34
99 Dont know 1
Sysmiss 14741
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationEnglish House Condition Survey, 2007
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