Need for Repair
Seniors less likely to feel need for minor repairs
In 2006, approximately 70% of senior homeowners felt their dwellings only required regular maintenance such as furnace cleaning or painting. The remaining seniors believed that their dwellings required minor repairs (23.3%) or major repairs (6.6%).8
8 Minor repairs include the repair of loose floor tiles, brick or shingles, defective steps, railings or siding. Major repairs include the repair of defective plumbing or electrical wiring, or structural repairs to walls, floors or ceilings.
