Our quality of service, sensible pricing policy and workmanship can be demonstrated by being a founder member of the Property Care Association (PCA – formally the British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association).
Skilled technicians, plasterers, plumbers, carpenters and joiners who deliver a quality, professional service with minimal disruption and minimal environmental impact. Long-term guarantees with the option of independent Guarantee Protection Insurance.
The Property Care Association (PCA) is the trade association representing specialists who can be trusted to resolve problems affecting buildings
PCA member firms can investigate and resolve defects involving: Damp, Condensation, Timber decay or insect attack, Dampness and water penetration in basements, Structural defects, Invasive weed control
CHAS has two main aims. To improve health and safety standards across Great Britain, to reduce duplicated safety applications for both suppliers and buyers. It provides information and assurances about the health and safety systems and competence of the Organisations who have been CHAS assessed or accredited.
CHAS assesses applicants on their health and safety policy statement, their organisation and how it deals with health and safety and their specific health and safety arrangements. This means that everyone will work to an acceptable standard.
firm's technical skills have been independently checked through regular on-site inspections, as well as checks on their trading record and financial status; Firms have 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 the firm's quality of work, trading practices and customer satisfaction.
Firms are able to offer an Insurance Backed Warranty; Deposit Protection Insurance is available for consumers in the event a firm should cease trading; Firms will be able to tell you about any building regulations you must comply with and may also be able to provide appropriate certificates; If you have a problem or disagreement with the firm, there will be a clear and user-friendly complaints procedure to help resolve the issue; The scheme is fully supported by Government, the building industry and consumer protection groups. All of these checks will give you - Peace of Mind
We are the representative trade organisation for registered installers of remedial and replacement wall ties and related services in the UK. Registered installers also offer the ancillary services of lateral restraints and bed-joint reinforcement, all carried out in conformity with the recommendations of the Building Research Establishment (BRE). The Federation is nationally recognised as the accepted reference point for professional bodies along with private individuals seeking information or guidance on these subjects.
The Wall Tie Installers Federation was formed in 1989 to ensure members work to a strict code of practice and the BRE standards. It introduced a 25-Year insurance-backed Warranty scheme for its full members to give peace of mind to their customers. It is a Federation of members and does not distribute any surpluses the company makes
Accurate diagnosis of damp and timber problems in buildings is essential to ensure appropriate remedies without unnecessary use of chemicals and undue expense. The PCA has always promoted training for surveyors and two separate qualifications were developed to assess surveyors' knowledge and competence in timber and damp diagnosis. The Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatment (CSRT) is a nationally recognised professional qualification.
overing diagnosis and specification of works for dampness, as well as decay and insect attack of timber, the examination also includes an assessment of the candidate's knowledge of relevant health, safety and legal legislation. Companies within the Damp-proofing or Timber Preservation sector wishing to apply for membership of the PCA must have, or employ, CSRT qualified surveyors in order to be eligible for membership.