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ForWorks stopped trading some years ago and does not carry out repairs, maintenance or building work — nothing on this site reaches a live contractor. If you have a repair outstanding, a housing complaint, or need a checked tradesperson, the organisations below are the real, current places to go.
Repairs and housing complaints
GOV.UK — Council housing: repairs and maintenance
Official guidance on who is responsible for a repair in council or housing association housing, and how to request one from your landlord.
Citizens Advice — Housing
Free, practical guidance on tenant rights and what to do if a landlord isn't dealing with repairs.
Shelter
Independent housing charity with free advice on disrepair, damp and mould, and other rented-housing problems.
Housing Ombudsman Service
Independent body that investigates unresolved complaints against social landlords, including repairs that haven't been sorted out.
Finding a checked tradesperson
TrustMark
The government-endorsed register for finding vetted tradespeople for home improvement and building work.
NICEIC
Register of certified electrical contractors, for electrical work and safety checks.
Safety information
Electrical Safety First
Charity with practical advice on home electrical safety, appliance recalls and warning signs to watch for.
None of these organisations are affiliated with ForWorks or this archive — they are listed here because they are current, on-topic and free to contact.