Caretaking

Below is a copy of the rough caretaking schedules for estates under the ownership of Opendoor Homes, the table shows the name of estates, how frequently they receive a caretaking service and the day of the week this is usually on.

Please note the following:

• Whilst we will always try our best to follow the below schedule, our attendance may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as staff sickness, emergencies, weather conditions and resourcing issues.
• Whilst cleaning is in progress and also following the cleaning of your block, floor surfaces may be slippery when wet so take extra caution.

Key

• Daily = every day
• Fortnightly = once every two weeks

Finchley

Barnet

Edgware and Hendon

Caretaking Service Commitments

Below is a list of tasks which are carried out by the Opendoor Homes Caretaking team on both a regular and seasonal basis.

Please note that whilst we will try our best to carry out the below tasks the regularity of them may vary at times due to unforeseen circumstances for example emergencies, sickness, cover arrangements and seasonal or service demands.

Our Caretakers will:

Our Caretakers will not:

• Give access to electrical cupboards for broadband or meter readings or access to roofs to check aerials or satellite dishes. (The company that has requested access should have their own keys for access).
• Arrange removal of abandoned vehicles. Click here for information on the abandoned vehicles services provided by Barnet Council
• Caretakers do not deal with signage enquires which include putting up signs such as no smoking or no fly tipping, or deal with complaints regarding a breach of signs already up. Please contact our Customer Contact Team at customercare@opendoorhomes.org if you have signage enquiries.

Rubbish and recycling

This service is managed and delivered by the London Borough of Barnet’s Street Scene Department.

Useful links:

• Bin collection issues
• Arrange bulky items collection
• General recycling
• Flats recycling and waste
• Furniture recycling and reuse
• Electrical recycling
• Textile recycling