When you report a repair, we’ll assess how urgent it is and place it into the right category. This helps us keep you safe and make sure the most urgent repairs are dealt with first.

We’ll always aim to complete your repair as quickly as we can.

Our repairs response times

Emergency repairs are problems that put health, safety or security at 
immediate risk, or could cause serious damage to your home or the 
building.

We aim to make these safe within 24 hours.

  • Examples include:
  • Loss of gas supply
  • Total loss of cold water
  • Blocked or leaking main drains or soil pipes
  • Dangerous structures such as collapsing walls or ceilings
  • Doors or windows that cannot be secured

Emergency repairs must be reported by phone.Call us on 0300 111 1000

These repairs are not immediately dangerous but could cause damage or disruption if left.

We aim to complete these within 28 
working days.

Examples include:

  • Plumbing leaks
  • Blocked sinks or gullies
  • Partial loss of electricity or water
  • Loose or detached banisters or handrails

Planned repairs or maintenance work are scheduled in advance.

We aim to complete these within 60 working days.

Examples include:

  • Internal joinery such as cupboards, shelving or skirting boards
  • Gutter and rainwater pipe repairs
  • Fencing repairs

If a repair needs technical advice, we’ll book an inspection first.

During busy periods

If we receive a high number of emergency repairs, you may experience delays.

We’ll keep you updated and give you the earliest available appointment.


Appointments

We’ll usually offer you an appointment when you report the repair.
Appointment options include:

  • Full day: 8.30am–4.30pm (Mon–Thu) and 8.30am–4pm (Fri)
  • School run: 10am–2pm (Mon–Fri)
  • Afternoon: 12pm–4.30pm (Mon–Thu) and 12pm–4pm (Fri)
  • Morning: 8.30am–12.30pm (high demand, limited availability)

Morning appointments are in high demand. Choosing another option 
may mean your repair is completed sooner.

If we need to change your appointment because of emergency demand, we’ll let you know straight away.


Access to your home

Someone aged 18 or over must be at home when we arrive. Please keep to the appointment time so we can carry out the repair as planned.

We sometimes use approved contractors to carry out repairs. All our colleagues and contractors carry identification. Please ask to see ID before allowing anyone into your home.