Believe it or not, a recent study has revealed that DIY spending in the UK has reached its highest level since 2008 with 12% of homeowners spending more than £5000 on improvements over two years. Quite clearly, there’s no better time to ensure that your chosen tradesmen or home improvement company is correctly accredited with the certifications necessary to ensure … Continue reading
A recent installer survey we conducted has revealed that we experienced a 25% spike in companies joining the CPA this year, compared to the same period last year. Already hundreds of elite installers make up our reliable membership base, the majority of which operate within the glazing of construction industry. Now with this continued growth partially helped by our successful … Continue reading
Helping build trust between homeowners and installers More and more homeowners are recognising the importance of selecting a reliable and reputable home improvement installer when looking to renovate their home. This not only ensures that they are less likely to encounter a cowboy builder but also means that they’re important investment is safe, with a high quality project almost always … Continue reading
A cowboy builder can cause alot of hassle, expenditure and worry. But how do you spot these fake tradesmen, and therefore prevent the associated risks? If you are a homeowner, we offer 5 simple checks to make before making any decisions or parting with your savings. If you are a genuine tradesman, ensure that you are avoiding any of the … 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
Modern home improvement customers are becoming more and more aware of cowboy builders every day. The truth is that no one deserves to be ripped off, and at the CPA we want to ensure that reputable tradesmen stand out from the crowd. Registering for CPA membership is just one way of showing your customers that you can be trusted, winning … Continue reading
At the CPA we make it our mission to ensure that consumers in search of home improvements are always confident and assured that the installer they invest in is always accredited and reliable. We regularly offer advice and protection to both parties in the event of a dispute or complaint, but what if there were no complaints to contend with … Continue reading
Long-established home improvement company WindoWorld Leicester is celebrating 20 years as a member of the Consumer Protection Association. WindoWorld Leicester is a manufacturer, supplier and installer of PVCu and aluminium windows and doors, and conservatories. As a company working based on recommendations, Jatin Modi, Managing Director of WindoWorld Leicester, understands the importance of customer satisfaction and says being a CPA … Continue reading
When it comes to looking for a rated tradesmen, the CPA logo is one that you can trust. Here’s why. Approved and rated tradesmen for extra peace of mind The CPA understand that hiring a tradesman you can feel you can completely trust can be difficult at times. Like any industry, the construction and fenestration industries suffer from a tiny … Continue reading
Unfortunately, the construction and fenestration industries have been associated with ‘rogue traders’ for a number of years. Our industry, like any other, suffers from a small minority of dishonest people, but they are the exception- not the rule. They don’t reflect the majority of our skilled and experienced tradespeople. It’s time we eradicated rogue traders from our industry, and claimed … 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
