Repairs

Our skilled repairs team is dedicated to keeping your home in good condition. We carry out a range of repairs, from electrical work to heating issues.

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Emergency repairs

Your repair is classed as an emergency if the problem presents an immediate risk to safety, security or health.

To report an emergency repair call us 24/7 on

0300 555 6666

If it’s not an emergency let us know by reporting it online.

Who is responsible for what

It’s important to remember that not all repairs are our responsibility. Our repairs and home maintenance guide can tell you whether some common issues are our responsibility or yours. Please check it before booking repair.

Gas and electrical checks

We test whg-installed gas appliances in your home every year and carry out an electrical safety check every few years to make sure everything is working correctly.

We will write to you ahead of time to let you know when your appointments will be. We do our best to work around your schedule, so please contact us straight away if an appointment isn’t convenient.

What to do if you smell gas

Get out of your home, calmly warn your neighbours. Call the free 24-hour national gas emergency service on 0800 111 999 (but make sure you are well away from the leak before using your mobile phone).

Could it be a quick fix?

Our self help video guides can help you resolve some common repair problems in the home without the need for an appointment.

FAQs

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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.

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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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What repairs are whg responsible for?
We are responsible for repairing your home’s structure and fixtures to keep the property in good condition. Click here to view a full list of responsibilities in our repairs and home maintenance guide.
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What repairs am I responsible for?
You are required to keep your home in good decorative order and ensure fixtures and fittings are maintained so they do not cause a danger to anyone or damage the property. We do not charge you for items that break through normal wear and tear. But you will be charged for the cost of any repairs needed due to damage or neglect. Click here to view a full list of responsibilities in our repairs and home maintenance guide.
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What happens after I book a repair?

If you have booked your repair using your online account, you don’t need to do anything else. We will confirm your appointment by phone, text message or letter, and then we will see you on the day. Remember we don’t give appointment times for repairs in communal areas.

Although we will do our best to keep to your appointment, sometimes we may need to change it. For example, if we do not have the part needed for the repair.

A responsible adult must be in your home while the work is taking place.

If you need to make special arrangements (like booking a day off work), we recommend asking a family member or friend to help out.

If your repair worsens, get in touch as we may need to re-prioritise it.
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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 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 should I do if I think there is a gas leak?
Get out of your home, calmly warn your neighbours and call the free 24-hour national gas emergency number on 0800 111 999 (but make sure you are well away from the leak before using your mobile phone).  
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What is a disrepair claim?
As your landlord, we are responsible for keeping your home in a good state of repair. Disrepair claims arise if we have failed to complete reported repairs that we are responsible to complete within a reasonable period of time.
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What should I do if I am unhappy about the condition of my home?

You should always report any repairs or other issues promptly. We will try and resolve the issue with you and inspect your property to work out the cause. If a repair is detected, it will be completed in accordance with our repairs policy. You can check appointment dates and find out more about any outstanding repairs using our online service. Or you can contact us by phone or email.

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If you remain unhappy with the condition of your home and/or our service you can make a complaint through our formal complaints procedure. Please be assured that our internal complaints team will investigate your complaint independently. The complaints procedure is free of charge to you and we will work with you to put things right if we’ve got it wrong.

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I have been through the complaints process and I am still unhappy, what can I do now?
  • You can contact the Housing Ombudsman Service at any point during the complaints process. It cannot investigate your complaint whilst it is going through our complaints procedure, however they may be able to help us in reaching a resolution.
  • You can contact the Housing Ombudsman Service via telephone on 0300 111 3000, email at info@housing-ombudsman.org.uk, their website at www.housing-ombudsman.org.uk or via post to; Housing Ombudsman Service, PO Box 152, Liverpool L33 7WQ).