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.

	TrustMark 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.
	Anti Copying in Design 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.
	Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors 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.
	Architects Registration Board 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.
	British Institute of Cleaning Science 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.
	British Association of Removers 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.
	BAR Commercial Mover 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.
	BAR Overseas Remover The Overseas Group is a dedicated group of companies within the British Association of Removers that specialise in all aspects of overseas removals.
	British Interior Design Association THE BIDA promotes high standards throughout the profession, encouraging and fostering proven design ability.
	Contract Flooring Association The Contract Flooring Association was formed in 1974 by the amalgamation of three small flooring associations: The FCCA, the AFC and the CPA.
	Council of Licensed Conveyancers The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) is the regulatory body for Licensed Conveyancers who are qualified specialist property lawyers.
	Council Of Regulation Gas Installers (CORGI) CORGI is the National Watchdog for Gas Safety in the United Kingdom
	Confederation of Roofing Contractors The Confederation of Roofing Contractors exists for the purpose of advancing the roofing industry in an ethical and professional manner throughout the British Isles.
	European Builders Confederation Representing small and medium sized building businesses among the member states of the European Union and Switzerland.
	Electrical Contractors Association Representing the best in electrical engineering and building services in the UK.
	Elecsa FENSA and BBA joint venture delivering an independent certification scheme to tradesmen who undertaken domestic electrical installation work.
	FAIM 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.
	FairTrades FairTrades has been promoting its vetted trade professional members since 1983.
	Federation of Master Builders 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.
	FMB: Masterbond MasterBond is Government endorsed through the TrustMark scheme and recognised by local authorities throughout the UK for grant aided and improvement works.
	The Federation of European Movers Associations 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.
	FENSA 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.
	Federation of International Furniture Removers 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.
	Federation of Independent Removers & Storers 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.
	Freight Transport Association 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.
	Glass and Glazing Federation 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.
	Guild of Builders and Contractors 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.
	Guild of Master Craftsmen The Guild of Master Craftsmen is a trade association representing many different trades and professions.
	HomePro The directory service of FairTrades. Listed companies are vetted by FairTrades.
	Institute of Domestic Heating & Environmental Engineers 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.
	Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification 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.
	Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering The IPHE is the UK's professional and technical body for all plumbing and heating professionals.
	Joint Industry Board The JIB is the collective term for the partnership between the ECA and Amicus.
	Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialist Association 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.
	National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers Provides an independent professional trade body for electrical inspectors, electrical contractors, electricians and allied trades throughout the UK.
	National Carpet Cleaners Association 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.
	National Federation of Builders The NFB is the construction industry's longest established trade association and the leading building and construction federation in the UK.
	National Federation of Roofing Contractors The National Federation of Roofing Contractors is the UK's leading trade association for the roofing industry.
	National Guild Of Removers 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.
	National House Building Council Only builders and developers who can demonstrate financial security and technical competence are registered with NHBC.
	National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers The N.I.C.F will further the interests of its members by promoting excellence in the field of carpet and floorlaying.
	National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting The NICEIC's sole purpose is to protect consumers from unsafe and unsound electrical work.
	National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting 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.
	OFTEC OFTEC Registered Technicians are trained to government recognised standards and carry the appropriate insurance to work in your home.
	Painters and Decorators Association The PDA represents the whole trade, serving over 2500 members. A seal of quality within the field of painting and decorating in the UK.
	Quality Standard 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.
	Road Haulage Association The Road Haulage Association (RHA) provides dedicated campaigning, advice, information and business services specially tailored for the haulage and transport industry.
	Royal Institute of British Architects 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.
	Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors 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.
	SAFE Contractor 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.
	Select 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.
	Self Storage Association UK 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.
	The Tile Association The Tile Association was formed in January 2000 to represent the whole of the UK wall and floor tile Industry under one organisation.
	UK Consumer Protection Agency Our mission is to provide consumers with easy access to a community of professional tradesmen whose work is vetted on an ongoing basis.
	UK Trades Confederation 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.
	Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers Membership comprises craft upholsterers, upholstered furniture manufacturers, chair frame manufacturers, soft furnishing retailers and contractors and others associated with the craft of upholstery.
	WoolSafe 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.