Expert No Win No Fee solicitors team at Housing Repair Solutions
EST. 2005 • 98% SUCCESS RATE

No Win No Fee Solicitors UK
Housing Disrepair • Personal Injury • Council Claims

100% No Upfront Costs. You only pay if we win your claim. Specialist No Win No Fee solicitors for damp, mould, structural disrepair, whiplash & compensation claims against landlords and local councils.

SRA Regulated
120+ Clients Helped
£4.2m+ Recovered
TRANSPARENT • RISK-FREE

What Does No Win No Fee Really Mean?

The UK’s most common way to fund personal injury and housing disrepair claims — and yes, it really is free if you lose.

No Win No Fee (also known as a Conditional Fee Agreement or CFA) means you pay nothing upfront and nothing if your claim is unsuccessful. We only get paid a success fee if we win your case and recover compensation for you.

This is exactly why thousands of people every month search “is no win no fee really free” — because it is, provided you use a reputable firm like Housing Repair Solutions.

No Win = No Fee
Zero risk to you
Success Fee Only
Capped at 25% (PI) or recovered from landlord
Free Initial Advice
No obligation assessment

How Does No Win No Fee Work?

  1. 01 Free eligibility check
  2. 02 We investigate & gather evidence
  3. 03 Letter of claim sent to landlord/council
  4. 04 Negotiate or issue court proceedings
  5. 05 You receive compensation – we take success fee only

Is No Win No Fee a Con? The Honest Truth

We answer the questions thousands of people ask every month.

“No Win No Fee Dangers” & “Disadvantages”

The main risk is choosing an inexperienced firm. Some charge hidden “after-the-event” insurance premiums or take excessive success fees. We are completely transparent — our success fee is capped and clearly explained before you sign anything.

“Hidden Costs” & “How Much Do No Win No Fee Lawyers Take?”

With us there are no hidden costs. For housing disrepair claims, costs are usually recovered from the landlord. For personal injury, the success fee is capped at 25% of damages (often much less).

Why People Trust Us

  • 20+ years specialising in housing law
  • 98% success rate on accepted cases
  • Success fee only paid from your compensation
  • Independent client reviews on Trustpilot & Google

We are one of the best no win no fee solicitors UK for housing-related claims — not a claims management company.

SPECIALIST SERVICES

No Win No Fee Claims We Handle

Housing Disrepair Claims

Damp, mould, leaks, faulty heating, structural defects. We force landlords & councils to repair and pay compensation on a true no win no fee basis.

Most common claim type →

No Win No Fee Personal Injury

Injuries caused by housing disrepair (respiratory illness from mould, falls, electric shocks). Includes whiplash injury claims and other accident at work or home claims.

Claims Against Local Councils

Suing the council for negligence, pavement trips, council housing disrepair, delayed repairs. We specialise in compensation claims against local councils.

No Win No Fee Car Accident Claims

Whiplash, soft tissue injuries and vehicle damage. Fast-track claims with maximum compensation — no win, no fee.

Accident at Work Claims

Injuries sustained at work due to unsafe conditions. We act on a no win no fee injury at work basis.

Insurance Dispute Solicitors

Unfair claim denials by insurers. We fight on no win no fee for housing and injury-related insurance disputes.

COUNCIL NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS

Suing the Council for Negligence
— Get the Compensation You Deserve

Local authorities have a legal duty to maintain safe pavements, parks, council housing and public spaces. If they fail, you can claim compensation on a no win no fee basis.

Pavement trip claims
Council housing disrepair
Delayed repair compensation
Public liability claims
Average Council Compensation Payouts
Minor trip (no fracture) £1,500 – £3,500
Broken wrist / ankle £4,000 – £9,000
Serious long-term injury £12,000 – £45,000+
Learn more about suing the council →

Whiplash & Personal Injury Compensation UK

How much compensation can you claim for whiplash? Real figures from successful cases.

Injury Type Average Payout Time Limit
Minor whiplash (3-6 months)£2,500 – £4,5003 years from accident
Moderate whiplash + anxiety£5,000 – £8,5003 years
Severe whiplash (12+ months)£9,000 – £15,0003 years
Whiplash + back/neck injury£12,000 – £25,000+3 years

Figures based on Judicial College Guidelines 2024 & our recent successful no win no fee whiplash claims.

How Does No Win No Fee Work? (Simple 5-Step Process)

1. Contact Us

Free 5-minute eligibility check

2. We Investigate

Gather evidence & medical reports at no cost to you

3. Letter of Claim

Formal demand sent to landlord, council or insurer

4. Negotiate or Court

We fight for maximum compensation

5. You Get Paid

Compensation in your bank — we take success fee only

Small Claims Court vs No Win No Fee Solicitors

Many people ask “is it worth taking someone to small claims court UK?” Here’s the honest comparison.

Small Claims Court
  • • Good for claims under £10,000
  • • You do all the work yourself
  • • Court fees apply (even if you win)
  • • No legal representation allowed in most cases
No Win No Fee Solicitor (Recommended)
  • • We handle everything — evidence, negotiations, court
  • • Higher success rate & bigger settlements
  • • Zero cost if you lose
  • • Ideal for housing disrepair, council claims & personal injury
OUR RECOMMENDATION
For housing disrepair, council claims or any injury over £3,000 — use a specialist no win no fee solicitor.

We regularly recover 2–3× more than clients achieve in small claims court on their own.

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REAL RESULTS

No Win No Fee Success Stories

£4,850
Severe damp & mould – London council tenant
“Black mould destroyed our daughter’s health. Housing Repair Solutions got the council to repair everything and paid us £4,850 compensation — on no win no fee.” — Mrs Patel, Ealing
£7,200
Whiplash + anxiety after council pavement fall
“I tripped on a broken pavement outside my council flat. They denied liability until our solicitors stepped in. I received £7,200 with zero upfront costs.” — Mr Thompson, Manchester
£3,150
Leaking roof & structural damage – private landlord
“My landlord ignored 8 months of complaints. We won full repairs plus £3,150 compensation. Best decision I ever made was calling these no win no fee solicitors.” — Ms Kaur, Birmingham

Meet Our Expert No Win No Fee Team

Specialist housing & personal injury solicitors with decades of experience winning claims against landlords and councils.

James Thorne - Head of No Win No Fee Claims
James Thorne
HEAD OF NO WIN NO FEE CLAIMS

20+ years winning housing disrepair and personal injury claims. Known for securing maximum compensation on the most complex council negligence cases.

Sarah Jenkins - Senior Housing Disrepair Solicitor
Sarah Jenkins
SENIOR HOUSING DISREPAIR SOLICITOR

Specialist in mould-related health claims and no win no fee personal injury arising from poor housing conditions.

Michael Reed - Council Claims Expert
Michael Reed
COUNCIL & PUBLIC LIABILITY EXPERT

Expert in suing local authorities. Has recovered millions for clients injured on council property or living in substandard social housing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers to the questions people ask most about no win no fee solicitors.

Is no win no fee really free?
Yes — if you lose, you pay nothing. We cover all legal costs and disbursements.
What are the disadvantages of no win no fee?
The only real disadvantage is choosing the wrong firm. With us there are none — full transparency and capped fees.
How much do no win no fee lawyers take?
Success fee is capped at 25% for personal injury claims (often less). For housing disrepair, costs are recovered from the landlord.
How long does a no win no fee case take?
Most housing disrepair and whiplash claims settle in 4–9 months. Complex council claims can take 12–18 months.
Can I claim for whiplash if the accident was years ago?
You have 3 years from the date of the accident (or date of knowledge). We can still help if you’re within the limit.
Are no win no fee solicitors any good?
Yes — when they specialise in your type of claim. We only take cases we believe we can win and have a 98% success rate.
Do I have to go to court?
Most cases settle out of court. We only go to court if the landlord or council refuses a fair offer.
What if my claim is worth less than £10,000?
We still act on no win no fee. Many small claims are better handled by specialists who recover more than you would in small claims court.

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