Furniture & Home Improvement Ombudsman
            If you don't feel satisfied after going through a retailer's complaint process, we're here to help. We can investigate your case, working with you and the retailer to resolve the problem. We're totally independent, so you can be sure of a fair result. What's more, if your purchase qualifies for our service, it's totally free. Please click for how to complain.
Contact details
Address
Premier house
1st Floor
1-5 Argyle Way
Stevenage
 SG1 2AD
United Kingdom
Contact information
Email address: [email protected]
Website: Phone: 0333 241 3209
Type or sector of disputes
The entity is competent for disputes in the following sectors
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Consumer Goods
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The entity is competent for disputes initiated by
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Consumers against traders (C2B)
 
The entity is competent for disputes against traders established in
- United Kingdom
 
Procedure
Fees
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ÌýNo fees have to be paid by the consumer
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ÌýFees have to be paid by the trader
 
Language(s)
The entity is handling the procedure in the following languages:
- English
 
Average length of the procedure (in days or months)
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The procedure has an average length of 90 days
 
Conduct of the procedure
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The procedure is done: in writing, orally
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ÌýThe entity does not require the physical presence of the parties and/or of their representative
 
Outcome of the procedure
- The procedure is binding on traders
 
Grounds for refusal
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The consumer did not attempt to contact the trader first to try and resolve the matter bilaterally
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ÌýThe dispute is frivolous or vexatious
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ÌýThe complaint is being or has previously been considered by another dispute resolution body or by a court
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ÌýThe value of the claim is below or above the required threshold
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ÌýDealing with the dispute will seriously affect the functioning of the dispute resolution body