CUSTOMERS of housing association West Devon Homes will benefit from a new response maintenance contractor to take care of everyday repairs. Tor Homes, which began working with West Devon Homes on September 1, have established a base in the town to ensure a team is on hand for customer repair needs. Chief executive for West Devon Homes, Jean Peters, said: ?Due to new requirements on housing associations, it was necessary for us to follow particular tendering procedures for this service and we are delighted to have appointed Tor Homes ? another housing association ? as our new response maintenance contractor. ?The team at Tor Homes reflects our customer focused ethos and they also have a keen understanding of the particular needs associated with providing housing repairs services in a rural area.? David Norman, operations director for Tor Homes, based in Totnes, said: ?Tor Homes has a track record of delivering high quality responsive repairs services in rural areas and we look forward to continuing that same high standard for the customers of West Devon Homes.? West Devon Homes? customers are reminded that where work is due to be carried out, an advance notice of contractors calling will be sent and anyone working on the company?s behalf will carry an official identification card. This can be authenticated by calling Tor Homes on 01803 869810 if the customer wishes to do so.