Repair has the power to change the world.
Sounds dramatic? Maybe. But here’s the truth: every choice we make, from what we wear to how we furnish our homes, shapes the planet we leave behind. And too often, those choices have been driven by convenience. Fast fashion. Fast furniture. Fast everything.
But there’s another way. Repair slows us down. It helps us care for what we already own. It saves resources, conserves craftsmanship, and cuts the constant cycle of waste. Most importantly, repair reconnects us to the objects that hold meaning in our lives – the heirloom chair, the watch from your dad, the shoes you danced in on your wedding day.
The Problem
Every single day, 35,500 repairable homeware items end up at waste centres across the UK.
That’s 13 million items a year that could be restored, reused, and cherished, but instead, they’re dumped.
The Solution
We Are Repairs is here to change that story.
We make it simple to repair the things you love instead of replacing them. From broken chairs to chipped mugs, torn jeans to tired lamps, there’s someone out there who can fix it with care.
Worried it’s too complicated? Worry not.
Our user-friendly search bar makes it quick and easy:
✅ Type in what you want to repair
✅ Add your location
✅ Get connected with skilled UK repairers near you
Simple. Fast. Impactful.
🛠️ 18 Repair Categories. Endless Possibilities.
We’ve designed our site to cover just about every item in the average home. That means no matter what breaks, there’s a category , and a repairer to help.
And while all 18 categories matter (you can explore them all in our Ultimate Guide), here are five of the most popular repairs people are searching for right now:
⏰ Clocks & Watches
A watch isn’t just about telling the time. It’s about stories. Heirlooms passed down, milestones marked, anniversaries remembered. Skilled horologists can repair or restore everything from antique clocks to modern wristwatches, ensuring the legacy keeps ticking.
👗 Clothing
Clothes carry memories too. That favourite dress with a torn seam? The jeans that fit just right but need a new zip? Tailors and seamstresses can repair, alter, and restyle your wardrobe, keeping your clothes in circulation and out of landfill.
🔌 Small Electricals
Think about how many appliances are thrown out every year – toasters, lamps, vacuums, even phones. Most of them? Fixable. From rewiring to screen replacement, electrical repairers can extend the life of your gadgets and keep them working harder for longer.
👞 Shoes
Good shoes should never be disposable. Cobblers can reheel, resole, and restore your best-loved pairs – so the expense of buying brand new doesn’t have to impact your bank balance.
🛋️ Upholstery & Soft Furnishings
That armchair with sagging cushions or the sofa that feels past its prime? Don’t replace it – reimagine it. Upholsterers can reupholster a chair, replace sofa cushions, and transform tired furnishings into bespoke centrepieces for your home.
Want More?
This is just the beginning. From toys and jewellery to furniture and tools, the possibilities of repair are almost endless.
If you’d like to dive deeper into everything that can be restored, check out our detailed guide here:
👉 The Ultimate Guide to 18 Repair Categories – From Shoes to Sofas
Why It’s On Us
At We Are Repairs, we believe the burden – and the opportunity – sits with all of us.
Repair isn’t just about saving money (though it does). It’s about conservation. It’s about sustainability. And it’s about supporting the small businesses keeping heritage skills alive across the UK.
This is our mission. To make repair accessible, easy, and joyful. To turn the tide on throwaway culture. To show that 13 million wasted items a year is 13 million too many.
But we can’t do it without you.
So the next time something breaks, pause before you bin it. Head to our Find a Repairer page, type your item into the search bar, and connect with the repairers ready to give it a second life.
Because our things deserve better than landfill.
Because repair is always worth it.
Because together, we can build a culture of repair.
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