DIY Guides

Mears carries out day‑to‑day repairs on behalf of Folkestone & Hythe District Council. Some simple repairs are your responsibility, and they have created these short videos to help you put common issues right safely and quickly.

Need more detail on what repairs are your responsibilities? You can read the Tenant Handbook – Keeping your home in good condition and the tenancy agreement (Section E1) to find out more about the repairs you’re responsible for. Only carry out tasks you feel confident doing. If you’re ever in doubt stop and get advice.

All videos are hosted on YouTube and include controls for captions/subtitles. Browse the tutorials below:

Appliance Testing

Central Heating Checks

Changing an outside bulb

Door alignment fix

How to manage condensation

How to stop a leak

How to unblock a sink

How to unblock a toilet

Replacing tiles

Shower head replacement

Skirting board fix

Storage Heater Systems

Toilet seat replacement