HouseProfessionals.com understands that people looking for local tradesmen are interested only in quality, vetted honest firms.
That is why we insist that tradesmen listed on this web site must follow our terms and conditions, which include:
• A minimum of two years experience
• Membership to a relevant trade association
• Carry the minimum qualifications required by law to trade
As a further sign of quality we also encourage listed tradesmen to carry the following trade badges, whenever relevant.
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TrustMark is a new scheme supported by Government. TrustMark aims to regulate the trade industry and does this by licensing a range of trade bodies. |
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ACID LOBBY, a powerful new initiative launched by the design
industry’s hard-hitting action group, will become the leading
representative voice for all designers on IP matters. ACID Lobby
launched into 04 with four key initiatives – legislative,
moral, commercial and educational issues. |
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APHC members give an indication to customers that the
contractor is reputable, reliable and works not only to general
industry standards but also to an enhanced standard. |
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The Architects Registration Board (ARB) was established by an
Act of Parliament, the Architects Act, in 1997. ARB is the independent
statutory regulator of all UK registered architects. |
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BICS, as it is known, is an independent body with members in
all areas of the cleaning industry, including Local Authorities,
Contract Cleaners and cleaners themselves. |
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The BAR aims to be the recognised voice of the professional
moving industry and to be the guardian of professional standards
for the benefit of its members and their customers. |
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The CMG is a dedicated group of companies within the British
Association of Removers that specialise in all aspects of commercial
relocations. In fact, less than 80 companies in the whole of
the UK can claim to meet the stringent membership criteria and
high standards required. |
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The Overseas Group is a dedicated group of companies within
the British Association of Removers that specialise in all aspects
of overseas removals. |
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THE BIDA promotes high standards throughout the profession,
encouraging and fostering proven design ability. |
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The Contract Flooring Association was formed in 1974 by the
amalgamation of three small flooring associations: The FCCA,
the AFC and the CPA. |
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The purpose of the CHAS scheme is to provide assessment criteria
that health and safety professionals (or other officers/consultants
acting on behalf of an organisation) can apply to the health
and safety element of a select list application. |
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The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) is the regulatory
body for Licensed Conveyancers who are qualified specialist
property lawyers. |
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Constructionline is the UK’s register of pre-qualified
local and national construction and related contractors and
consultants. Owned and endorsed by the DTI, Constructionline
is a contributor to the Rethinking Construction initiative. |
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CORGI is the National Watchdog for Gas Safety in the United Kingdom |
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The Confederation of Roofing Contractors exists for the purpose of advancing the roofing industry in an ethical and professional manner throughout the British Isles. |
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Representing small and medium sized building businesses among the member states of the European Union and Switzerland. |
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Representing the best in electrical engineering and building services in the UK. |
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FENSA and BBA joint venture delivering an independent certification scheme to tradesmen who undertaken domestic electrical installation work. |
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FAIM is held by more than 500 moving companies in over 100 countries around the world. The are all affiliated to FIDI, a global network of quality certified international moving companies. |
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FairTrades has been promoting its vetted trade professional
members since 1983. |
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Established over 60 years ago to protect the interests of small
and medium-sized building firms – the largest trade association
in the UK building industry. |
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MasterBond is Government endorsed through the TrustMark scheme
and recognised by local authorities throughout the UK for grant
aided and improvement works. |
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FEDEMAC aims to maintain a dynamic organisation which will further
the interests of European movers represented through their continuing
membership of their national removal associations. |
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When having their windows and doors replaced homeowners must
ensure that they get a certificate form Local Authority Building
Control or have the work completed by a FENSA Registered Company.
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FIDI movers demonstrate their commitment to quality by being
certified under the FIDI quality assurance programme. This is
branded as FIDI-FAIM (FIDI Accredited International Mover) and
is the only quality standard dedicated to the international
moving industry. |
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FIRST, is a trade body whose members include the independent
sector of the industry. The focus is on Britain’s best
removers and the network is distributed throughout the UK. |
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FTA members operate over 200,000 goods vehicles - almost half
the UK fleet. In addition, they consign over 90 per cent of
the freight moved by rail and over 70 per cent of sea and air
freight.
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All GGF members have been vetted to ensure quality of service:
this vetting process includes making a site visit to the company's
premises, checking three year's of their accounts and taking
up references.
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The Guild aim to maintain a membership of firms and individuals
who are actively involved in the building industry, are experienced
and knowledgeable and trade with integrity. |
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The Guild of Master Craftsmen is a trade association representing
many different trades and professions. |
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The directory service of FairTrades. Listed companies are vetted
by FairTrades. |
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The IDHEE is still the pre-eminent professional body for the
domestic heating engineer. The Institute aims to promote energy
efficient domestic central heating components and the installation
of safe and efficient systems. |
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The primary missions of the IICRC are to be the leading,
independent, non-profit, certification and International Standard
setting body within the cleaning, inspection, and restoration
industry. |
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The IPHE is the UK's professional and technical body for all
plumbing and heating professionals. |
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The JIB is the collective term for the partnership between the
ECA and Amicus. |
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The UK Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association was
formed in 1977 by a group of independent retailers who wanted
to improve professionalism in their industry. |
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Provides an independent professional trade body for electrical
inspectors, electrical contractors, electricians and allied
trades throughout the UK. |
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The NCCA was established in 1968. It is the only independent
UK trade body solely dedicated to the craft of carpet, upholstery,
curtain, and other soft furnishing cleaning. |
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The NFB is the construction industry’s longest established
trade association and the leading building and construction
federation in the UK. |
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The National Federation of Roofing Contractors is the UK's leading
trade association for the roofing industry. |
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Members of the National Guild are based throughout the whole
of the United Kingdom and represent quality and professionalism
in all aspects of the moving service. |
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Only builders and developers who can demonstrate financial security
and technical competence are registered with NHBC. |
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The N.I.C.F will further the interests of its members by promoting
excellence in the field of carpet and floorlaying. |
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The NICEIC's sole purpose is to protect consumers from unsafe
and unsound electrical work. |
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The NICEIC has launched its Domestic Installer Scheme, which
has been designed to satisfy all the known requirements for
Part P competent person self-certification schemes. |
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OFTEC Registered Technicians are trained to government recognised
standards and carry the appropriate insurance to work in your
home. |
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The PDA represents the whole trade, serving over 2500 members.
A seal of quality within the field of painting and decorating
in the UK. |
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BS EN 12522 certified companies operate to clearly defined standards
and the procedures are designed to benefit you, the customer,
at every stage of your move. |
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The Road Haulage Association (RHA) provides dedicated campaigning,
advice, information and business services specially tailored
for the haulage and transport industry. |
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The RIBA is one of the most influential architectural institutions
in the world, and has been promoting architecture and architects
since being awarded its Royal Charter in 1837. |
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Chartered surveyors are highly experienced professionals offering
impartial, specialist advice on property issues. Their services
are diverse.
RICS members are qualified and experienced professionals offering
independent and impartial advice. |
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The scheme assesses a company's health & safety arrangements.
SAFE contractor is a UK wide recognised scheme where companies
obtain certification and confirmation of competency. |
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With its foundation as The Electrical Contractors' Association
of Scotland at the birth of a new century, SELECT became the
first trade association in the world to serve the electrical
industry. |
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This association is the only recognised Trade Association for
this new and exciting industry. It is a membership organisation
including those professional companies who operate self storage
centres and the high class suppliers who service the industry.
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The Tile Association was formed in January 2000 to represent
the whole of the UK wall and floor tile Industry under one organisation. |
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Our mission is to provide consumers with easy access to a community
of professional tradesmen whose work is vetted on an ongoing
basis. |
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The Confederation has a strict vetting procedure that all new
members have to pass before being allowed to carry the emblems
and receive the certificate. |
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Membership comprises craft upholsterers, upholstered
furniture manufacturers, chair frame manufacturers, soft furnishing
retailers and contractors and others associated with the craft
of upholstery. |
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WoolSafe is a world wide accreditation programme for carpet
and upholstery maintenance products suitable for wool and other
fibres and an accreditation programme for professional carpet
and upholstery cleaning companies. |
