Helping to Build Homes For People
You can now log a repair online using our handy Repair Request Form.
Please provide us with as much detail as you can about the repair, for example:
All repairs, except emergency repairs, can be logged on this page by filling out our Repair Request Form. Any work that is the responsibility of Tinteán will be carried out in order of priority and according to the level of urgency.
You should only use the Emergency service in either of two circumstances:
If there is major damage to your home and if that damage creates a risk to safety of your household and building;
If the Tinteán office is closed.
The service is for real emergencies which, left unattended until the offices open, are likely to cause possible injury or serious danger to health.
In order to help you maintain your home in the best possible condition, below are some useful tips. If you would like any further advice or assistance, please contact the Tinteán Office staff who will be happy to help.
Tenants sometimes contact us in relation to condensation at certain times of the year. Here is some useful information that will help deal with condensation if it arises. Condensation occurs when moist air reaches a cold surface and is one of the most common causes of dampness and mould growth. This moisture is usually caused by steam from cooking, washing, bathing, showering, drying clothes etc. Condensation causes walls, ceilings and sometimes floors to become damp and discoloured due to mould growth on their surfaces. Some tips on how to reduce condensation include:
All our properties are fitted with smoke detectors for your safety and protection. There are two types:
Please note that you should test your smoke detector every week. To test your smoke detector, press the button until the alarm sounds.
If you believe gas is escaping inside your home:
Contact Bord Gáis (now called Ervia) immediately on 1850 20 50 50 to report the leak.
See the Bord Gáis website for more information.
www.bordgais.ie