Credit Repair Companies in UK - Any Legit Ones Out There?

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I’m living in the UK and looking for some help with cleaning up my credit. I’ve had a few bumps over the years mostly late payments and a couple of defaults — but I’m finally in a position to sort things out and improve my score. I’ve seen a few credit repair companies advertising online, claiming they can help remove negative marks, challenge errors, or guide you through rebuilding your credit. Some even offer ongoing support or credit coaching. But it’s hard to know which ones are actually legit and which ones are just trying to take advantage of people who are desperate to fix their financial situation.

Has anyone here worked with a UK-based credit repair company that actually helped?
Would love to hear about any services that are trustworthy, affordable, and get real results. Open to any advice, personal experiences, or names to check out (or avoid).
 
Used a company called Credit Improvers UK a few years back. They helped me understand my credit file more than actually fixing stuff, but that alone was worth it. They did challenge some old defaults but nothing disappeared magically. No shady promises, so I respected that. Expect guidance, not miracles.
 
Honestly, be wary of anyone promising to delete bad marks from your report unless it's genuinely an error. I got burned by a company that charged £400 upfront and ghosted me after two template letters. Now I just use MoneySavingExpert and Experian Boost. At least those are free.
 
Funny how these companies pop up with flashy ads like Erase your bad credit! but vanish when it comes to delivering. Best advice? Get a credit builder card (like the ones from Tesco or Aqua), make regular payments, and let time do its thing. Slow but safe.
 
Worked with MoneyNerd last year. Not technically a credit repair company but they offer solid advice on debt and budgeting. They referred me to StepChange, which was a game-changer. Cleared two defaults by negotiating payment plans directly. No fees involved.
 
Not sure if this helps, but I used Loqbox to build credit. They lock your savings, and it reports as a loan. Super useful if your issue is lack of credit history rather than bad credit. Combine that with timely payments and you're golden.
 
A lot of people confuse credit repair with magic tricks. The only things that can be removed are errors. If your defaults are legit, they’ll stay for six years, full stop. That said, disputing errors yourself is totally doable..... don’t pay someone else to do that.
 
I tried Capital Resolve and I’d say... meh. Some communication, not a scam, but no real impact either. They did help me understand my rights and sent a few creditor letters, but it wasn’t earth-shattering. You're paying for admin more than results.
 
If you're serious, check out StepChange. They're a registered charity, not a company trying to bleed your wallet dry. Helped me get on a DMP, and that alone stopped the creditor harassment and started my rebuild journey.
 
I know someone who used Reestablish Credit UK. Can’t vouch for them personally but she said they did challenge three entries and two were removed. Could’ve been coincidental, but she seemed happy. Just research heavily not all are FCA regulated.
 
Avoid any company that advertises fast fixes or remove anything. The FCA has rules for a reason. Real credit repair is boring: budgeting, consistent payments, and time. If someone says they can "hack" the system, they’re likely hacking you.
 
Honestly, the best repair I ever did was talking to my creditors. Got two of them to accept full and final settlements that were marked satisfied. That boosted my score over time. Cost me a few hundred but saved my sanity.
 
For real, try MoneyHelper. It’s a government-backed site and has free tools and links to StepChange and National Debtline. You do not need to pay hundreds for help there's so much free advice out there. Empower yourself.
 
Get on the electoral roll, open a basic credit card, set up a Netflix or Spotify direct debit, and pay it religiously. It’s boring but effective. I went from 470 to 640 in 18 months. No repair company involved.
 
Not sure if it counts as credit repair, but I used Experian Boost and my score went up 14 points instantly. It’s free, and links your bank account to include utility payments. Way better than handing cash to strangers.
 
Just wanna say, it’s refreshing seeing someone take charge of their credit like this. It takes guts. I’ve been there... defaults, CCJs, the lot. No miracle company helped me, but patience and consistency did. You got this.
 
I challenged an old default from Three Mobile that I knew wasn’t mine. Did it myself through Experian and got it removed in 5 weeks. No company needed. You just need to know the process. Forums like MSE helped loads.
 
Totally agree. Credit repair companies often just send prewritten letters to Equifax or Experian. You can find these online or use ClearScore’s coaching. No need to fork over £100s.
 
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