Establishing Government-vetted Handyman Services Panel for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Across Housing Types to Mitigate Risk of Scams

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for National Development whether the Ministry will consider establishing a panel of Government-vetted handyman services for seniors and persons with disabilities living alone in all residence types including condominiums, private estates and other private properties, to provide reliable home repairs at transparent rates and mitigate the risk of scams or trust issues often associated with unregulated commercial advertisements found in the open market.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: There are existing resources that residents may refer to when engaging contractors for home improvement and repair works. For example, the Housing and Development Board's and some town councils' websites provide information on contractors who may be engaged for home repair services. Residents living in strata-titled properties may also approach their Management Corporations or Managing Agents for referrals.