Builders You Can Trust?

Trustmark is a good success story that is worthy of some praise.

Trustmark was established as an independent check for contractors in the UK. Set up with the assistance of consumer groups and the Government they help to establish an acceptable benchmark for small contractors.

When you see our TrustMark logo you know that:

An approved scheme operator has checked the firm's technical skills, trading record and financial position

The firm has signed up to a code of practice that includes insurance, good health and safety practices and customer care

The approved scheme operator has checked and will continue to monitor their quality of work, trading practices and customer satisfaction

The firm will tell you about any building regulations you must meet and may be able to give you the certificates you need

If you have a problem or disagreement with the firm, there will be a clear and user-friendly complaints procedure to help sort out the problem

If the firm doesn't automatically provide insurance cover you will have the option to buy a warranty in case it goes out of business.

With the assistance of the numerous trade associations, Trustmark has built up a large database of contractors who meet Government Standards. The only thing left to do is offer consumers indicative prices of what work should cost, unit rate to paint etc, and then we would all be laughing.