Trade associations will register members and make, at the least, paper checks to ensure that the member is legitimate, solvent, and has appropriate qualifications. They all have an online service where you can find member firms in your locality.
These trade associations offer a range of services to the public:
- dispute resolution – a complaints/dispute resolution procedure
- if a contractor is at fault, they will be asked to rectify work
- compensation is generally not included
- a Code of Practice – rules on how a member firm should treat clients and operate on-site
- insurance and warranties – normally available at an additional cost, typically around £100
- inspection programme – where member’s workmanship may be checked from time to time – not a ‘signing off’ for customers
Services offered:
- dispute resolution
- Code of Practice
- insurance and warranties
- inspection programme
Services offered:
- Code of Practice
Services offered
- inspection programme
National Federation of Roofing Contractors
Services offered:
- dispute resolution
- Code of Practice
- insurance and warranties
Services offered:
- Code of Practice
Services offered:
- dispute resolution
Gas Safe Register (membership is a legal requirement)
Services offered:
- dispute resolution
- inspection programme
SNIPEF (plumbers)
Services offered
- dispute resolution
