Request a repair

How to request a council housing repair

How to request a repair

You can request a repair in the following ways

Repairs helpdesk (non-heating) - call: 0800 515 287 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)
Outside office hours emergency repairs helpdesk - call: 0800 515 287 (Outside office hours, weekends, and bank holidays)
For all other non-urgent repair issues - Email: HRBO@reading.gov.uk (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays)
If you have any other repair issues that are non-urgent, and you would like to discuss with us – Email housingrepairs@wokingham.gov.uk (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays) or call: 0118 974 6000 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays)

Swale Heating are our approved contractor who carry out all repairs and maintenance to boilers and heating in our council properties.

You can book and manage your appointments using the Swale Heating Customer portal. To register, you'll need to provide your name, email address, phone number and postcode. Visit the Swale Heating website for more information.
Or call 0800 389 8789 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)

Damage caused by other people should be reported to the Police as criminal damage. You will be given a Police Unique Reference Number (URN). You must forward this on to us.

When you request a repair we will let you know how long it will take to fix.

The target response times are as follows

Priority 1 (Emergency) - There is an immediate and serious risk to people or property - Response Time = 3 hours
Priority 2 (Urgent) A serious risk to people or property is likely to develop if action is not taken quickly - Response Time = 2 working days
Priority 3 (Routine) - Problems are likely to cause major discomfort to tenants, or damage to the property is likely if the repair is delayed - Response Time = 15 working days
Priority 4 (Non-urgent/Planned) - Items must be pre-ordered or made to measure - Response Time = 40 working days