Repairs update for February

Information about delays to our repairs service.

Current wait times What are we doing to fix it? FAQs
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What’s happening with repairs?

We know some customers are having to wait longer than usual for repairs to be carried out, and unfortunately some appointments are having to be rescheduled at short notice. We understand that this can be incredibly frustrating for you and we are sorry for these delays.

It’s important we explain why this is happening, and for us to be honest about what you can expect when you book a repair appointment with us.

Read our FAQs

Current wait times

Doors and kitchens

1 week

Plumbing and replacement bathroom items

1 week

Plastering

1 week

Bricklaying and slabbing

15 weeks

Fencing

14 weeks

We are doing all we can to reduce these waiting times. Please be considerate and polite to our colleagues. We do not tolerate aggressive or threatening behaviour.

We understand how frustrating it is when appointments are cancelled, especially when you have waited a while or made special arrangements. We don’t want to waste anyone’s time and are pulling out all the stops to improve our service.

Steps we are taking

  • We’ve increased resource, and recruited 20 additional colleagues within our repairs service, so we can carry out more appointments each day.
  • We are working smarter with our stores provider to ensure we have the right materials in stock, so we can complete more work.
  • Our teams are working longer so we can see as many people as possible.
  • We will do everything we can to give as much notice as possible if an appointment needs to be rescheduled.
  • Following customer feedback we’ve recently introduced a new ‘Repairs Booster Team’ to help us tackle repairs quicker and more efficiently; We aim to complete more repairs using multiskilled trades during a single visit, meaning less inconvenience for you.

FAQs

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Why is it taking so long to complete repairs?
We currently have a backlog of repairs caused by a national shortage of some building materials. In addition, labour shortages are making it difficult to recruit the skilled tradespeople we need to carry out repairs.
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When will my repair be completed?
You can use your online account to book your repair and choose from our best selection of available appointments. Otherwise, your repair will be scheduled for the next available appointment. Click here to see the latest waiting times. We offer these time slots for appointments:
  • morning, 8am-2pm
  • afternoon, 12-6pm
  • all day, 8am-6pm
  • late afternoon, 3-6pm
  • avoiding the ‘school run’, 10am-2pm.
If you report an emergency repair, we will attend the same day to make it safe and aim to complete the full repair within 24 hours.
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How do I book a repair?

We have an expert team ready to help resolve the issue and any repairs we are responsible for will be carried out free of charge to you. This includes things like insect or mice infestations caused as a result of external conditions.

The quickest and easiest way to report a repair is using our online service.

Sign up or sign in to manage your home online.

We’ll ask you some quick questions about the problem so we have all the information we need to carry out the repair.

You will then be able to choose from our best available appointments and book your repair for a time that’s convenient to you.

You can also email us on enquiries@whgrp.co.uk (we usually respond within five working days), or you can call us on 0300 555 6666 (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm).

Emergency repairs can be reported 24 hours a day on the same phone number.

When reporting a repair, you need to tell us your name, address, contact phone number, as much information as possible about the repair and how our repairs team will be able to get into your home.

Before booking a repair, please double-check it isn’t your responsibility to fix in our repairs and home maintenance guide by clicking here.

Remember, if it is an emergency and there is immediate risk to safety, security or health, call us on 0300 555 666.

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How do I cancel a repair appointment?
You can cancel a repair online up to 24 hours before the appointment. Sign in your online account, press ‘Cancel’ and follow the instructions on screen. If you need to cancel on the day the repair is due to take place, you must call us on 0300 555 6666.
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What happens on the day of my repair appointment?

On the day you must make sure we are able to get into your home so we can carry out the work. A responsible adult must be there to let us in and while work is being carried out.

Anyone we authorise to enter your home will carry identification. Always ask to see it before letting callers into your home and be aware there may be bogus callers operating in your area. If you have any concerns, call us on 0300 555 6666 to confirm they are who they say they are.

If we need to replace something in your home, where possible we will replace it with an identical or matching item.

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How do I give feedback or make a complaint?

If things haven’t gone as you expected or you’re unhappy with something we did, please let us know. We’ll work with you to understand what happened and do our best to put it right.

You can do this by filling in our feedback form. Click here for more information about feedback and complaints.