We are proud members of FENSA and the GGF, (leading industry organisations) and holders of the prestigious BSI Kitemark for window installations. These memberships allow us to maintain our high standards as well as keep up with relevant industry changes and developments.
Choosing a FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment) registered window company for your window and door project can have many benefits.
As a FENSA registered company we’ve been assessed and deemed competent in meeting the necessary building regulations for window and door installations. We can self-certify our installations, eliminating the need for you to individually apply for building control approval or arrange inspections from local authorities.
FENSA registered companies are subject to regular assessments and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with the scheme’s standards. Choosing a FENSA registered company gives you peace of mind that the installation will be carried out to a recognised industry standard.
As a requirement of FENSA membership we’re obliged to provide you with an insurance-backed guarantee (IBG) to protect your investment. The IBG covers you if we cease to trade, ensuring that any issues going forward can still be rectified even if the company is no longer operational.
The GGF (Glass and Glazing Federation) is recognised by government as our industry representative body. Membership of the GGF by a window installation company offers you, the consumer, the following benefits:
All GFF members are vetted prior to membership to ensure they have been trading responsibly for a period of time. Members need to have premises, products and employees that are fit to provide the required service.
All employees of GGF member companies must be trained to the relevant professional standards to ensure installations meet specific technical levels, as outlined by the GGF glazing manual, written by the industry’s leading experts.
All guarantees issued by member companies are fully transferrable. This means you can transfer your guarantee to a new owner if you move house.
Customers of GGF member companies have access to a free, independent, and impartial dispute resolution and conciliation service.
As an honoured member of an exclusive group of companies nationwide who hold the prestigious Kitemark for window installations we are pleased to be constantly monitored by the BSI to ensure that the very highest standards of design, product quality, service and installation are maintained so that you can be sure that your installation is always of the highest quality.
The Kitemark scheme for the survey and installation of windows and doors covers a wide variety of aspects including:
Checks are made to ensure the windows and doors are correct for the intended use.
To ensure the windows and doors will fit and open correctly. Also covers risk assessments on the installation process.
Including the safe removal of old windows, fixing and sealing of frames, fitting of glazing and finishing trims.
Surveyors and fitters must demonstrate that they are properly trained and competent.
To avoid damage to furniture, floor coverings and needless damage to decorations.
Including fire escape, thermal efficiency and safety glazing.
Checks to ensure windows, doors, glass, sealants and fittings meet the required quality standards.
To check that the installed windows and doors close and seal properly and have not been damaged during installation.
Remember, as a Kitemark Installer we are constantly monitored by the B.S.I. to ensure that these high standards are continually met, but to make sure that our standards never slip an inch, we carry out our own comprehensive 22 point check on every single one of the windows and doors that we install.
And if you’re thinking ‘Kitemark? Every window company has those, I always see the logos plastered over their adverts…..’, remember, this Kitemark is not just for a particular part, or pane of glass, or screw in a handle; this Kitemark is an overall accreditation for every little detail of our entire fitting service. NONE of the large national companies have been awarded this prestigious accolade.