Repairs
General repairs
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm - call 01323 340018 (select option 1)
Out of hours (weekends and Monday to Friday after 5pm - call the relevant number below.
Out of hours emergency call outs
For emergency repairs to your gas boiler or gas central heating system, please call Robert Heath Heating on 0333 014 1000.
For emergency repairs to fire alarms, alarm faults, smoke detectors or emergency lighting, please call Eastbourne Alarms on 01323 729420.
For all other emergency repairs, lock changes and lost keys, please call Redman Howard on 07493 223016.
We want you to enjoy living in your home, and we aim to provide an excellent repairs service to all of our tenants.
Please help us to send you the appropriate tradesperson and ensure a first-time fix.
To help us provide an efficient repairs service, please could you:
- report any problems as soon as possible
- give us as much detail as you can about the problem
- ensure we have the correct contact details for you
- tell us when you are available for an appointment
- Supply photos or videos of the specific issue
The easiest way to report a non-emergency repair is to login via MyTenancy which is BHT’s online tenancy management service.
Please contact us if you do not have a login to this system.
You can also call 01323 340018 and select Option 1 during office hours to speak to one of our Repairs Officers, or email them at [email protected]
Alternatively, you can write to BHT Sussex Housing Services, 144 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4PH.
Whichever way you contact us please provide the following information:
- your full name and address
- the best contact number to reach you on
- when you are available for an appointment
Please also include as much information about the repair as possible including the exact location and nature of the problem. This will make it easier for us to ensure a first time fix.
Most of the complaints we receive about dampness turn out to be the result of condensation.
This is caused when moisture carried by warm air reaches a cold surface and turns back into water. You can limit the amount of condensation in your home by doing the following:
- try to keep your home warm enough to avoid having cold surfaces that water vapor can gather on
- not blocking up any vents or airbricks
- leaving gaps between your furniture and the walls
- trying to reduce the amount of water in the air by:
- keeping lids on saucepans when cooking
- opening windows every day
- closing doors to prevent water vapor travelling to colder areas of your home
For more information, please click here or see our Mould and Condensation Information for Tenants leaflet