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How do I report a repair?

There are many ways you can report a repair to us. Using our online repairs reporter is the easiest, quickest solution. It takes you through, step-by-step, so you choose the best option for you and your home.

We’ll respond to you as soon as possible to arrange an appointment that suits you. If your repair is an emergency, please call us and we’ll sort it within 24 hours.

The video below will guide you through reporting a repair using our webform.

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    Rechargeable
    Tick this box if you agree and understand that you may be charged for a repair if there is intentional damage, neglect, misuse or abuse to your home. We will always work with you to support you if costs are involved with your repair.

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    Other ways to report a repair

    You can also let us know by telephone on 0300 123 55 22, between Monday – Friday, 8am – 6:30pm. After this time, you will still be connected to our Customer Connect Hub team, or alternatively, our Customer Connect Hub Web Chat, available 24/7. You can find it in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.

    Alternatively, text us on 0753 741 0100 with your repair details and address, and we’ll get back to you to book an appointment. Please note, this number is not monitored 24/7 and we will respond to you Monday – Friday, 8am – 6:30pm.

    What type of repairs are there? What type of repairs are there?
    How long will my repair take? How long will my repair take?
    What times can I book an appointment? What times can I book an appointment?
    How do I track my repair? How do I track my repair?
    What else do I need to know? What else do I need to know?

    What types of repairs are there?

    We sort home repairs into four categories to help make sure that you get the best possible service from us, every time.  It’s useful for you to know what your repair is classed as:

    Emergency repairs

    This is a repair that, if let undone, would be a danger to you or your community, or cause major damage to your home. Think gas leaks, hazardous electrical faults, and major water leaks. Sometimes, depending on the repair, we may not be able to completely fix the problem, but we will always make it safe within 24 hours.

    Urgent repairs

    This type of repair causes disruption to your home, and may affect your health, safety, or security – meaning they need to be done quickly and easily. Think partial loss of electrical power or gas supply, a blocked bath, or unsecured external door.

    Routine repairs

    These are repairs that are not unsafe, but if left for a long period or time may get worse and become a hazard. Think loose taps, faulty guttering, or minor plumbing repairs.

    Replacements

    This type of repair is usually the replacement of items that need pre-inspection, ordering, and manufacture so they take a little longer.

    How long will my repair take?

    Depending on what type of fault you have, influences how long it will take to get it fixed.

    Emergency repairs, like a gas leak, will always have a 24 hour response to keep you safe.

    Urgent repairs, like partial loss of power or a blocked bath, will be sorted within seven working days.

    A routine repair, like a loose tap in your sink, will be tackled within 20 working days.

    We will tackle batched repairs as part of our capital investment programme or within 100 working days.

    Some materials may be difficult to source, and can lead to delays outside of these timescales. If this is the case, we’ll make sure that you’re kept up to date throughout the entire process.   

    What times can I book an appointment?

    If you need to book a repair, we understand it’s important for us to offer you choice of time slots. When you report a repair, you can choose the following times:

    1. Morning or afternoon

    2. All-day

    3. Appointments that avoid the school run

    If the times above don’t suit your needs, please visit our contact us page to get in touch and arrange a time slot that works best for you.

    How do I track my repair?

    It’s simple to check the status of your repair by using MyAccount+, just log on and get all the information you need, immediately, no matter the time or day. 

    Alternatively, you can can call 0300 123 5522 and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. 

    Disrepair – talk to us

    At ForHousing it’s our job to keep your home safe and well looked after. However, sometimes we don’t fix things fast enough. This is sometimes called ‘disrepair’. 

    Some tenants have been contacted by companies who manage disrepair claims, through cold calling, leaflets and social media. Although you can make a claim, it could end up leaving you with thousands of pounds in legal costs if your claim is unsuccessful. Even if your claim is successful, you will not unfortunately receive 100% of the compensation. 

    This can be a stressful process and it can take a long time for a claim to be resolved. There are other ways which might take less time, cost less and be less stressful for you and we would encourage you to consider those before resorting to a legal action.   

    We want to ensure you are safe and well-informed before asking one of these companies to act on your behalf.   

    Sometimes people may visit your home and claim to work for ForHousing or a company working on our behalf when this is not true.  Please always ask to see their ID badge.  If you are still unsure please contact our Customer Connect Hub on 0300 123 5522. 

    What should I do if I need something repaired? 

    We would always encourage you to report a new repair on our repair reporter tool on our website or you can speak to one of our team in the Customer Connect Hub on 0300 123 5522. 

    What should I do if I am not happy with my repair service? 

    We always want to listen to you and resolve any issues you may have, if you’re still unhappy with our services or the way we’ve handled a repair, please complete our complaints form. 

    Click here to make a complaint  

    What else do I need to know?

    An adult must be present to allow our operatives access to your home, for safety reasons, otherwise we will not be able to complete your repair.  

    We want to be the best landlord we can be. You can keep up to date with our performance by checking out our service standards.