Trader Register - find a reliable home improvement business

Register of home improvement traders

Have you ever needed to find a trader to do home improvement work, but don't know where to start?

Do the stories about builders from hell, or jobs going wrong scare you too much to even think about getting that new bathroom fitted or replacement windows?

Well, worry no more, help and advice is at hand thanks to a new scheme brought to you by Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Trading Standards services, called the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Trader Register.

There are already over 150 traders on the register, and its growing all the time.

The scheme aims to signpost consumers to traders who, whilst not approved by Trading Standards, have all signed up to an agreed code of practice and a commitment to good customer service.

If any problems or disputes arise between the consumer and the trader, the traders have committed to work with Trading Standards to agree a solution.

In choosing a trader from the Register, you are making an important first step towards achieving the repair or building work you want.

Below are some useful tips to follow when agreeing home improvement and repair work.

• Work out how much you want to spend.
• Get at least three written quotations from traders registered with the Trader Register.
• Compare prices and standards of service.
• Discuss the work with the trader and agree exactly what you want doing in advance.
• Agree all details in writing.
• Get a completion date in writing before any work starts.
• Discuss any problems as soon as they arise.

Follow the links on this page to find more details and visit the Trader Register website or call 0845 6789023

Businesses

The Trader Register scheme is continuing to recruit traders. If you run a local home improvement business that is committed to honest and fair trade and are interested in applying, follow the links on this page to find more details on how to register your business, or ring 0845 3303313.

Registration is easy and completely free of charge. Give yourself the credibility you deserve and become a registered trader.