What TrustMark will do for you

What TrustMark will do for you?
TrustMark helps the consumer find reliable, trustworthy tradesmen to make improvements and repairs inside and outside the home. The scheme is supported by Government, the building industry and consumer protection groups. They have 17,430 approved trades which now includes for the first time in the UK a Government endorsed ‘Tree Surgeon/Arborist’ listing through the newly appointed scheme operator BASE UK Ltd.
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Fed up with cowboys giving your profession a bad name? Are you fed up with cowboys giving your profession a bad name? TrustMark is the Government backed initiative to help consumers find reliable and trustworthy tradesmen and is now aiming to help consumers see through potential scams and be confident in the work carried out inside and outside their home. It is already widely supported by consumer protection organisations, the building industry and now the arboricultural industry. With over 17,000 approved tradesmen it now includes for the first time in the UK approved standards in tree care/arboriculture. “What I like about TrustMark is that it imposes standards over and above the norm.” Paul Ramsden Deputy Chief Executive, Trading Standards Institute “Which? supports TrustMark through its scheme of providing access to good quality and reputable tradesmen.” Peter Vicary-Smith Chief Executive, Which? Help you stand out from the crowd! Help you stand out from the crowd! Passing the TrustMark for arboriculture criteria gives you a recognised and tangible government backed endorsement of the services that you offer. Brand awareness……. Giving your customers a leaflet with all quotations will re-inforce the good reasons for using TrustMark approved firms, having your approved status confirmed on your stationary will further enhance confidence. Click to view consumer leaflet Accredited firms will be given a unique identity card, this adds piece of mind when first introducing your company to a new client. Registered firms are available for clients to check and validate online this will further enhance your credibility and your clients confidence…... Why will consumers choose you? Why will consumers choose you? The scheme is fully supported by Government, the building industry and consumer protection groups. Your technical skills have been independently checked, and are re-checked through ongoing on-site inspections as well as initial checks on your trading records, references and your financial status. You have signed up to a consumer code of practice that includes having the correct insurances, good health and safety practices and are focused on customer satisfaction. You are able to offer deposit insurance protection in the event of registered firms ceasing to trade. Should your customer have a problem or disagreement with your firm, they have access to a clear user-friendly complaints procedure to help resolve the issue. (read more) Displaying the scheme operators TreeCareApproved and the TrustMark logo, the consumer will know that you have been inspected and approved to the required Government endorsed standards. All the above points will give your customers Peace of Mind! How TrustMark works for you How TrustMark works for you... TrustMark approved contractors will be listed on both this site and the official TrustMark website, both designed to point the consumer to you. Website success……. Consumer traffic through the TrustMark website doubled at launch and is now running at it's highest ever level with over 350,000 hits in recent months. Members have reported a significent increase in enquiries from householders and TrustMark have seen a similar increase in membership enquiries. Click to view the TrustMark website Developing brand awareness Developing brand awareness & your business. We understand the importance of getting the message across, the TrustMark for TreeCareApproved registered firms will have access to a members section of this site where you can order your requirements. As part of our commitment we will send out brochures to local authorities in support of the UK’s first Government endorsed standards for Arboriculture. Brand awareness……. Giving your customers a leaflet with all quotations will re-inforce the good reasons for using TrustMark approved firms, having your approved status confirmed on your stationary will further enhance confidence. Click to view consumer leaflet Accredited firms will be given a unique identity card, this adds piece of mind when first introducing your company to a new client. Registered firms are available for clients to check and validate online this will further enhance your credibility and your clients confidence…... We promote you nationally Homeowners are already asking ‘are you a TrustMark tradesman?’ Use of the TrustMark logo which is recognized by homeowners nationally. Largest marketing campaign to date, which spans outdoor, online, radio and newspaper coverage worth £7 million pounds. Tradesmen’s details are listed on the TrustMark Scheme Operators website for homeowners to search and select. Stand out from the crowd.

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What TrustMark will do for you?

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