Building health and safety
Read about how we make sure our buildings are safe and maintained.
Find out more about building and fire safety in Islington, including our safety checks for all types of buildings in the borough.
How we performed in 2022/23
Performance results will be published on our Tenant Satisfaction Measures page.
Related information
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Damp and mould
Damp and mould can increase the risk of respiratory illness. Find out what you can do if you have damp and mould in your home.
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Gas safety
Making sure your gas appliances are working safely is important for the safety of you and your neighbours. If you are an Islington tenant we are legally required to carry out a safety check once a year. Leaseholders are required to arrange for these checks independently.
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Asbestos
Asbestos-containing materials which are in good condition do not pose a risk to your health. If they are damanged they can usually be reapairs. As a last resort, badly damaged asbestos can be removed.
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Fire safety in the home
Advice on how you can keep yourself and your home safe from fire
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Home safety
Advice and information on keeping safe and warm in your home
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Repairs
Request a repair, report communal repairs, find out the service standard you can expect
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Major Works and improvements
Islington Council carries out an assessment on each estate block every seven to ten years to understand what works will need to be done to ensure that the external and communal areas of the building remain in good order.
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Fire risk assessments
Find out what a Fire Risk Assessment is and how to see one for your building