| 1. |
http://www.findabuilder.co.uk Website of the
Federation of Master Builders. A very comprehensive website which
covers everything from finding a builder to how to spot cowboys from
a mile. |
| 2. |
http://www.labc.org.uk Local Authority Building
Control website. The council links page will give you information
about who to contact within your council about Building Regulations,
Planning Permission, etc. Local Authority Building Control has the
experience and technical skill to ease you through the building
process. Local authorities have a national level of service guide
based on extensive research and discussion with owners,
professionals and builders. |
| 3. |
http://www.nhbc.co.uk National House Building
Council. Independent regulatory body for the UK house-building
industry. NHBC is the standard setting body and leading warranty and
insurance provider for new and newly converted homes in the UK. It
can give you advice on building, buying, and selling new homes.
Includes a directory of builders that are registered with the
NHBC. |
| 4. |
http://www.riba.org
Website for the Royal Institute of British Architects. Click on
Members Directory to find the right architect for your home
improvement project. |
| 5. |
http://www.rics.org
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. “This is the information
site for property professionals and users of their services. RICS is
the worldwide property organisation, with over 110 000 members
globally, dedicated to promoting excellence and safeguarding public
interest in all property related matters.” Click on the Find a
Surveyor link to find a member or the RICS in your
area. |
| 6. |
http://www.guildmc.com Site of the Guild of
Master Craftsmen. Only those committed to skill and integrity are
admitted to membership, which ensures quality and craftsmanship.
Members have to have a consistently high standard of
work. |
| 7. |
http://www.kbsa.co.uk “The UK Kitchen Bathroom
Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) promotes professionalism and
excellence in the design, supply and installation of fitted
kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and home offices.” The site helps you
to plan your kitchen, bedroom or bathroom and also has directories
to find a member in your area. |
| 8. |
http://www.ggf.co.uk
“The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is a trade association for
all those who make, supply or fit flat glass, such as windows, film
or plastics. This site supplies information about the Federation and
glass & glazing to the general public. |
| 9. |
http://www.corgi-gas-safety.com CORGI is the
National Watchdog for Gas Safety in the United Kingdom. Search their
site to find a CORGI registered installer near you. |
| 10. |
www.fmb.org.uk/about/fmb/nrwb.asp National
Register of Warranted Builders. By offering the Warranty Scheme
builders are proving an extra level of reassurance that customers
are increasingly looking for and enhancing the value - both actual
and perceived - of their business. |
| 11. |
Conservatory Buyers Guide. Tricks of the trade and
how to avoid them. This is by no means a comprehensive list. These
are just a few of the "tricks" sometimes employed. If you are aware
of them then you will hopefully not be deceived. |
| 12. |
A
Guide to the Double Glazing Salesperson. The Double-Glazing
salesperson along with the life insurance salesman, estate agent and
used car salesman has often been the 'butt' of a comedian's joke and
the general public's 'loathing'. These individuals often have very
little direct experience of glazing and replacement windows. Most of
their 'experience' will be gained on a sales training course where
frankly the main emphasis will be on selling technique rather than
product knowledge. This guide explains
more. |
