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Visitors may also find the following websites useful:
http://www.findabuilder.co.uk
- Website of the Federation of Master Builders. A very comprehensive website
which covers everything from finding a builder to how to spot cowboys from a
mile.
http://www.labc.org.uk
- Local Authority Building Control website. The council links page will give
you information about who to contact within your council about Building
Regulations, Planning Permission, etc. Local Authority Building Control has the
experience and technical skill to ease you through the building process. Local
authorities have a national level of service guide based on extensive research
and discussion with owners, professionals and builders.
http://www.nhbc.co.uk
- National House Building Council. Independent regulatory body for the UK
house-building industry. NHBC is the standard setting body and leading warranty
and insurance provider for new and newly converted homes in the UK. It can give
you advice on building, buying, and selling new homes. Includes a directory of
builders that are registered with the NHBC.
http://www.riba.org - Website
for the Royal Institute of British Architects. Click on Members Directory to
find the right architect for your home improvement project.
http://www.rics.org -
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. “This is the information site
for property professionals and users of their
services. RICS is the worldwide property
organisation, with over 110,000 members globally,
dedicated to promoting excellence and safeguarding
public interest in all property related matters.”
Click on the Find a Surveyor link to find a member
or the RICS in your area.
http://www.corgi-gas-safety.com
- CORGI is the National Watchdog for Gas Safety in the United Kingdom. Search
their site to find a CORGI registered installer near you.
www.fmb.org.uk
- National Register of Warranted Builders. By offering the Warranty Scheme
builders are proving an extra level of reassurance that customers are
increasingly looking for and enhancing the value - both actual and perceived -
of their business.
www.bpf.co.uk The
British Plastics Federation (BPF) is the leading trade association of
the UK Plastics
Industry representing 80% of Industry turnover.
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