PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

The BWPDA and PCA set the standards for timber treatment and damp-proofing companies operating in the UK. All contractors must not only satisfy stringent tests on their skills, methodology and knowledge of safety and environmental legislation, but also on their financial soundness.

The CHAS Assessment Scheme has been developed as an effective system for local authorities and the public sector to deliver Best Value in the assessment of health and safety.

 Formed by the industry to offer fair, transparent insurance backed guarantees and to protect property owners from the inadequate treatment guarantees that are still regularly issued throughout the remedial industry. The GPI guarantee covers you for the contractor's liability under their guarantee if they are no longer in business.

 Constructionline is owned by the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI). It is the UK's largest register of pre-qualified construction contractors and consultants that have met the pre-qualification requirements supported by the DTI.

Trust Mark is a new initiative between Government, consumer groups and industry designed to help you find reputable firms to do repair, maintenance and improvement work in your home or garden. Trust Mark is based around a set of Government-endorsed standards for trade associations, certification bodies and other organizations that wish to become approved scheme operators.