Gyeonggi-do Provides Technical Consultation for Repairing Old Detached Houses... 60 Houses This Year

Gyeonggi Province will provide technical consultation for repairing aging detached houses.

Gyeonggi Province announced on the 27th that it will establish a consultation plan by March after conducting demand surveys in cities and counties, and will provide technical consultation at 60 sites in 10 areas, including Suwon City, through the "Visiting Detached House Repair Technical Consultation," where private experts visit aging detached houses and suggest construction methods suitable for on-site conditions.

This project is designed for elderly and non-expert residents who have been selected for the Gyeonggi Province Detached House Repair Support Project but find it difficult to select construction companies or understand appropriate construction methods on their own.

The Gyeonggi Province Detached House Repair Support Project targets aging detached houses over 20 years old located in declining old downtown areas or areas where New Town projects have been canceled, supporting 90% of repair costs up to a maximum of 12 million KRW. Vulnerable groups such as basic livelihood security recipients receive 100% support up to 12 million KRW, and this year’s project targets 140 households.

Gyeonggi Province dispatches repair technical consultation committee members composed of private experts such as architects, architectural construction technicians, and facility technicians to the sites to inspect the aging condition of houses and provide advice on construction methods.

Visiting Detached House Repair Technical Consultation

Last year, Gyeonggi Province conducted technical consultations at 62 sites in 11 areas including Suwon City, focusing on securing safety against flooding and evacuation in semi-basement houses by installing drainage channels and operable security windows.

This year, if elderly residents with mobility difficulties live in the house, safety facilities such as non-slip flooring, safety handrails, and threshold removal will be prioritized for installation.

Additionally, through an agreement with the Gyeonggi Province branch of the Korea Specialty Construction Association, information on reliable repair companies will be provided easily and conveniently to residents wishing to repair their houses.

Kim Tae-su, Director of Urban Regeneration at Gyeonggi Province, said, "Elderly seniors have difficulty reviewing repair estimates and construction methods even if they are selected for the ‘Detached House Repair Support Project.’ We hope that the visiting detached house repair technical consultation will help residents who are struggling with repair work."

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