When you’re planning any home improvements its always wise to be cautious. It can seem difficult to find a reliable tradesman. You may have contacted several builders but they are all too busy at the moment. Perhaps a friend recommended someone but they are on holiday or you are unable to contact them. Then you have a chance meeting with … Continue reading
At the CPA we’ve been offering reliable installers and tradesmen insurance cover and guarantees for well over 20 years, now being recognised by FENSA as a leading provider of insurance backed guarantees. In today’s modern market, it is now more important than ever for both homeowners and installers to receive the proper protection in the event of liquidation or financial … Continue reading
Earlier this year, the CPA launched their #TogetherStronger campaign. At the face of the campaign is sumo Yuki, who highlights the strength with which the CPA work to protect the industry from fraudulent tradespeople. Just in case you’ve forgotten the key points behind the campaign, here is a reminder: Positively impacting CPA members and their customers The key point behind … Continue reading
Opt for rated tradesmen, not cowboy builders! The home improvement industry is becoming more and more subject to scrutiny. Homeowners want to be assured that the company undertaking work on their property can be trusted, and rightly so! As a result, it’s becoming increasingly important for reputable builders to meet the required guidelines and standards put in place to protect … Continue reading
When it comes to carrying out large scale home improvements to your property, you can never be too careful. It’s every homeowner’s right to feel warm and secure in their double-glazed home, but this sentiment should be sustained not only after, but during any installation process too. If you’re an installer looking to build up trust with your clients or … Continue reading
Finding a good Insurance Backed Guarantee if you’re a roofer can be difficult: it shouldn’t be though. Here at The CPA, we provide a range of Insurance Backed Guarantees specifically designed to meet the needs of roofers and those conducting roofline tasks. Why Insurance Backed Guarantees for roofers are important For years offering an Insurance Backed Guarantee was only a … Continue reading
Home improvement guarantees are a useful way of protecting the money of both installers and homeowners when it comes to carrying out large home improvement projects such as conservatory, orangery and extension installations. What is a home improvement guarantee? A home improvement guarantee is also known as an ‘Insurance Backed Guarantee’. Home improvement guarantees are used to safeguard your money … Continue reading
Over the last decade, The CPA have established themselves as the leading provider of insurance backed guarantees in the construction and fenestration industry. Here are a few reasons why we’re the best IBG provider in the industry: Here are 5 reasons that The CPA are one of the best insurance backed guarantee providers in the industry: 1.Our insurance backed guarantees … Continue reading
The CPA are specialists in providing a range of insurance services to tradespeople in the construction, fenestration and home improvement industries. What is insurance for tradesman? Offering insurance along with your products or services was always just ‘best practice’ in the industry, but recent legislative changes mean that it is now a legal requirement for you to offer ‘Insurance Backed … Continue reading
The CPA provide a range of services to protect the financial rights of consumers and installers. One of the most important services we offer is that of the Insurance Backed Guarantee. What is an Insurance Backed Guarantee? An Insurance Backed Guarantee protects your and your customers, in the unlikely event that your company ceases to trade. For many years, offering … Continue reading
Insurance Backed Guarantees – Are they still worth it for home improvements in 2022?
Providing peace of mind and protection against insurance claims is necessary for the construction industry. It is valuable protection for tradespeople and their customers. Insurance-backed guarantees ...Read More
2021’s worst UK consumer protection breaches
Back in 2018, we took a look at some of the biggest consumer protection breaches of that year. Boohoo’s time-sensitive advertising campaign and Facebook’s massive data privacy breach stood out as ...Read More
Building Regulation changes come into force from June, but how will they affect contractors?
New Approved Documents were introduced at the end of 2021, as well as changes to others. Approved Document O has been created, while Approved Documents F and L have been amended. These all have an imp...Read More
