When you go to your GP for a problem with your health they will sometimes refer you to a specialist. In the same way, when you have problems with your roofing it makes sense to employ specialist roofing firms rather than a general builder.
Of course there are plenty of roofing firms advertising their services but how do customers know that these are not general builders who know only the basics or have done some roofing work in the past and are now out of date and non-compliant with new standards? You need to look for the NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) badge.
Who are the NFRC?
The National Federation of Roofing Firms have been in existence for nearly 120 years and represent over 70 per cent of roofing firms by value. They are rightly regarded as ‘the voice’ of the roofing industry.
3 benefits of choosing NFRC-accredited roofing firms
Whether you need domestic, commercial/ industrial or specialist roofing work, by always hiring NFRC-accredited roofing firms you can be assured of the following:
1. Higher Standards
Roofing firms who have been assessed by the NFRC will have shown themselves to be financially stable, HSE compliant and able to work to exacting British and European quality standards. For roofing firms working within the domestic roofing sector, NFRC member contractors will be compliant with the government-endorsed TrustMark scheme.
2. Clear Quotations in Plain English
Some contractors take advantage of the general public’s ignorance about VAT to provide VAT-free quotations before whacking on an extra 20 per cent at the end. While VAT is a necessary part of any roofing work, an NFRC member is committed to making sure all costs are completely clear throughout the process and that all contracts are in plain language.
3. Extra Protection
As well as ensuring all contractor members are adequately insured, the NFRC also offer a range of specialist warranties for additional peace of mind. These are dependent on contractors also being registered with QANW so ask your contractor about this prior to hiring them.
So next time you need some roof repair or replacement work, look out for the NFRC badge. For more information on why you should always choose NFRC accredited roofing firms, see this NFRC guide.