Finding a trustworthy contractor for home improvements

Use this list of resources to help you find a reliable contractor to upgrade your home.

Searching for a trustworthy contractor to make improvements to your home can be time consuming and daunting. The following resources may help your searches.

TrustMark

TrustMark is the only Government endorsed quality scheme for work carried out in or around your home. When a consumer chooses a TrustMark Registered Business, they are working with a business that has been thoroughly vetted to meet required standards and has made a commitment to good customer service.  

Visit the TrustMark website to search for a registered business near you.

For useful tips from TrustMark on finding a good tradesperson, visit this page.

Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)

MCS works with the low-carbon energy industry to set, maintain, and enhance standards for products, contractors, and installations. This covers technologies such as heat pumps, solar panels, biomass, small wind turbines and battery storage systems. 

For more information and to find a certified contractor, visit the MCS website.

Association for Environment Conscious Building (AECB)

The AECB network brings together builders, architects, designers, manufacturers, housing associations and local authorities, to develop, share and promote best practice in environmentally sustainable building. The AECB has over 2,000 members. It also offers a number of learning resources and training courses for homeowners and contractors.  

For more information and to search their directory of members, visit the AECB website.

Which? Trusted Trader Scheme

Every trader you find on the Which? Trusted Trader Scheme site has passed the rigorous assessment set by their trading standards professionals, and every customer review you read is verified genuine by their moderators. 

For more information on the Trusted Trader Scheme and to find a contractor, visit the Which? site.