Independent services designed to assess competence, support professional recognition and help homeowners make better-informed decisions.
Our contractor services combine evidence review, verification and practical assessment appropriate to the applicant's trade and scope of work.
We review the business, trade categories, operating history and proposed accreditation scope before progressing to detailed assessment.
Documents and supporting evidence are checked to establish whether the applicant can demonstrate appropriate professional foundations.
Where appropriate, an inspector reviews practical workmanship, safety awareness, site organisation and professional conduct.
Following assessment, BCUK considers the evidence and communicates an outcome. Accreditation is not awarded simply because an applicant has paid or joined.
Accreditation remains subject to renewal, current information and continued compliance with BCUK requirements.
BCUK may consider updated documents, complaints, conduct information and other evidence relevant to continued status.
Where improvement is required, conditions and evidence timescales may be set before status is confirmed or continued.
Approved contractors may receive a public profile showing their trade, coverage, evidence and current accreditation status.
BCUK supports informed decision-making through accessible guidance and transparent contractor information.
Search information about accredited businesses, trade categories, operating areas and renewal status.
Practical information about quotations, contracts, payments, approvals and warning signs.
Understand the contractor's current accreditation level and relevant scope.
Concerns may be reviewed where they relate to BCUK accreditation standards.
Learn how evidence, observation and professional judgement inform assessment.
Understand that accreditation supplements rather than replaces your own due diligence.
BCUK does not replace planning permission, Building Regulations approval, statutory trade certification, legal advice, contracts, warranties or the homeowner's responsibility to complete appropriate checks.
Begin with an expression of interest and tell us about your business.