Trusted traders

As part of the process to reduce your energy consumption you may need to find an builder, plumber, electrician or installer you can trust and the schemes below can help to ensure you find one with the right experience and qualifications
Buy with Confidence
The Buy with Confidence scheme is a Trading Standards administered and approved scheme that protects and certificates companies. The scheme has a robust vetting process and companies must show they are suitably skilled and experienced in their particular field.
Find the scheme and a list of approved companies
Trustmark
The Trustmark scheme is similar to Buy with Confidence but specifically for trades people that can carry out upgrades to homes including works to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. It’s endorsed by the government and businesses who sign up to Trustmark are checked for technical competence and providing good customer service.