A construction industry source has hailed the added reassurance offered to consumers by approval schemes, saying they give a real indication of which professionals are trusted tradesmen.
Chris Doogan, managing director of paving manufacturer Brett Landscaping, explained to the Builders Merchant Journal that high standards of service are a priority for all good firms, so the success of such initiatives should be applauded.
In his opinion, the reputation of the whole industry is damaged by tradesmen who carry out poor work and 'recommended' status can set these people apart from more skilled workers.
"Approved installer schemes, be it installers of gas boilers or driveways, are essential in improving and protecting the reputation of the construction industries," said Mr Doogan.
Better technical advice, support and craftsmanship are among the benefits people can expect to enjoy from hiring a recommended tradesman, he added.
As well as losing money, being the victim of a rogue builder can be a hugely upsetting experience, with entrepreneur Harvey Ellingham recently telling the This Is Local London that it recently happened to his parents.
He described how it was "devastating" for them to realise they had been conned out of £23,000 and stressed that there are new reports every day of people being duped in a variety of ways by untrustworthy tradesmen.
Chris Doogan, managing director of paving manufacturer Brett Landscaping, explained to the Builders Merchant Journal that high standards of service are a priority for all good firms, so the success of such initiatives should be applauded.
In his opinion, the reputation of the whole industry is damaged by tradesmen who carry out poor work and 'recommended' status can set these people apart from more skilled workers.
"Approved installer schemes, be it installers of gas boilers or driveways, are essential in improving and protecting the reputation of the construction industries," said Mr Doogan.
Better technical advice, support and craftsmanship are among the benefits people can expect to enjoy from hiring a recommended tradesman, he added.
As well as losing money, being the victim of a rogue builder can be a hugely upsetting experience, with entrepreneur Harvey Ellingham recently telling the This Is Local London that it recently happened to his parents.
He described how it was "devastating" for them to realise they had been conned out of £23,000 and stressed that there are new reports every day of people being duped in a variety of ways by untrustworthy tradesmen.
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