Thanks to TrustMark you can now enjoy the benefits of TrustMark accreditation even if today you are not presently a member of a trade association.

“Homeowners are very apprehensive when choosing which company they should, trust with their money, and allow to work on their property".

TrustMark’s objective is to reduce this apprehension by helping them find reliable, trustworthy tradesmen to make improvements and repairs inside and outside their homes.

The scheme is supported by Government, Industry and Consumer Protection groups – they can’t all be wrong! Have you considered how joining TrustMark could help your business? We at Fairtrades can help you do this;

What it will mean for you is:

• You can show the TrustMark logo on your vehicles, in your showroom, on all your stationery and even on your staff uniform...
• Homeowners can search for your company on the TrustMark directory they made 244,000 searches this January alone...
• You get the opportunity to have your share of potentially £4bn worth of work a year based upon these searches...
• Access to Insurance Backed Guarantees to present complete peace of mind to your customers...

You do not need to be an existing member of a Trade Association to join TrustMark and you can start the process right now on this page - it’s that simple.

Fairtrades will assess your application against the agreed entry criteria and launch you into the Government Endorsed TrustMark Scheme in a matter of days.
And the best ‘til last - it costs around a £1 a day!

Join now or text us and we can call you and explain what to do next…

TrustMark is an initiative run by FairTrades Ltd, an accredited TrustMark Scheme Operator. We enforce the following minimum standards.

• A minimum of 1 year trading...
• Provision of bonafides such as Public Liability insurance verification...
• Health and Safety, and Complaint Handling policies - we have these ready for you if you need them...
• We will organise a field visit so our independent inspector can verify examples of your previous work...
• Relevant Trade Experience in one of the following :-

  Bathrooms Bedrooms Builders Carpenters Conservatory Erectors Driveway & Patio (hardscaping)

  Decorators Electricians Glaziers Heating Engineers Joiners Kitchen Specialists

  Painters Plumbers Plasterers Roofers Tilers

Joining FairTrades with TrustMark could prove to be the best decision you ever make for your business.

Our full package is a great deal cheaper than others, you may know of, but it gives great benefits, as we describe here.

• You company can display both the FairTrades logo and, with the full package, the TrustMark logo on your vehicles, stationery or showrooms. Some like to use the certificate we provide in their sales folder to help your customers understand you are a Business of credibility to be trusted.
• Other FairTrades marketing support materials include letters of introduction and handy cards for popping through the neighbouring letterboxes to any job you are on. We all know the folk next door are dying to know what’s happening so it’s a great sales opportunity.
• Saving money is also an important focus for a successful business. With Fairtrades you can save around £400 on a typical Yellow pages advert placement using our corporate scheme. Just ask us how…
• Your company will be displayed on the web and phone based “Find a Pro” directory www.homepro.com this enables homeowners to access your company details 24 hours a day.
• Only companies that have been vetted are included in the directory – but we also ask for recommendation by your previous customers so future homeowners know they are dealing with a reputable business.
• An I.D card is a must where you may be calling and working for the more vulnerable in the community. Also it lets your potential customers use our “Check Me Out” facility to verify your membership and find out more about your business.
• FairTrades can also provide Insurance Backed Guarantees for many projects without having the high minimum costs or complex admin processes others seem to force upon you. Ask and you will be pleasantly surprised…
• From Insurance Backed Guarantees to Van cover, Public and Employers Liability and even Office and Tools insurance – we have a great value package to suit the needs of your business.
• Lastly don’t wait until you break down and lose business when FairTrades members are entitled to preferential rates & free enrolment from the AA.

Can you afford not to be a member?

We provide a double internet solution at a great price

First a quality web service aimed initially at home improvement professionals who require a website. Your website will be generated automatically for your business using known data. This requires little or no setup work on your part. Coupled with this we also give you a distinct email address built around your company name giving that professional feel to your customers.

• For existing customers of the HomePro group managing and maintaining your site is handled at no cost to yourself. Additionally through optional upgrades you are able to further customise the design and functionality of your site.
• There is no contract commitment so this service may be turned off any time you decide it does not meet your requirements.
• All default pages can be turned off, all the information on your website pages are amendable in our secure online system. Your email and technical support is also located there.
• The colour and style of the generated website is not fixed and can be altered along with many other options.
• Your site is totally expandable, choose the advanced package to enable pages to be added and filled with self filling dynamic content or completely custom content from yourself. Turning your site into a online shop is an option coming available to customers shortly.

Second your company can be featured on the “Find a Pro” directory www.homepro.com, this enables homeowners to access your company details 24 hours a day. This is supported by a “Quote-me” facility where the public can request your help and you immediately receive either a text or email from them so you are able to ‘strike while the iron’s hot’ and win that next new project. Take a look for yourself…

For more information use the enquiry form or text ‘ft’ on 60066 and we will answer any questions you have.