If you want to do any home improvements or make changes to your home, we’re happy to help. You’ll need to get permission first. This helps us make sure the work is safe and won’t cause issues later – like repair problems or risks to you or your neighbours. If you go ahead without permission, you may have to put your home back to how it was – and you could be charged if we need to do the work. We usually won’t say no unless the changes: make your home unsafe affect your neighbours make it harder for us to carry out future repairs. Make a request Fill in our form and a member of the team will be in touch. Home alterations "*" indicates required fields Request a home alteration If you'd like to make changes to your home, we'll need some details first - take a look at our guidance notes firstFull name* First Name Last Name Contact informationEmail Address* Phone**PostcodeHouse Number or Name*Street*Town*County*Postcode*Your alteration requestType of request* Permission for a new change Permission for a change that's already been made If we give permission, do you have a start date for the works?*Description of the alteration*Have you applied for building regulations approval and planning permission?* Yes No Health and safety*Will the work affect anything in the building – like water, gas, electricity – or will scaffolding need to go up? Builder's details*Please tell us who’ll be doing the work – including the builder, installer, manufacturer, and what materials they’ll be using.Do you have an estimated cost for the works?DocumentsUpload any quotations or estimates on letter-headed paper, plans, drawings or survey reports. Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 16 MB. For more information about how we use personal data, see our privacy notice.CAPTCHA
If you’re finding it harder to move around your home, making some changes can help, such as fitting handrails, ramps or other equipment to make everyday life easier. We want to help you live independently in your home safely and comfortably. Minor adaptations – no cost to you We’ll take care of: Grab rails Handrails Lever taps Major adaptations – maybe a cost to you These may include: Wet rooms Stair lifts Adapted kitchens To apply for an aid or adaptation, you’ll need an assessment from Manchester Services for Independent Living (MSIL). If they recommend it, you might be able to get help with costs through a means-tested Disabled Facilities Grant. To apply for an assessment Contact Manchester City Council Manchester City Council Equipment and Adaptations PolicyPDF (1 MB) PDF (1 MB) Download
