Useful Links

This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but a guide to some useful sites - please link to our copyright webpage for terms of use and disclaimer note.

TrustMark

TrustMark is an award winning scheme supported by Government, building industry and consumer protection groups to help you find reliable, trustworthy tradesmen to make improvements and repairs inside and outside your home.

If you want to know how to choose a reputable firm to carry out work on your home, visit:

http://www.trustmark.org.uk/

For consumer advice phone Consumer Direct on:

08454 04 05 06 or visit: http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/

Health and Safety

The Health and Safety Executive web site includes an extensive library of construction advice and information on issues affecting the construction industry. Visit www.hse.gov.uk/construction/index.htm for useful guidance on your project.

Choosing a Professional

The following Organisations may be able to provide assistance and advice if you are considering employing a professional to help you :-

Royal Institute of British Architects RIBA
66 Portland Place
London
W1N 4AD
Tel : 0207 580 5533
Fax: 0207 255 1541

Web: http://www.riba.org/ 

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors RICS
12 Great George Street
Parliament Square
London
SW1P 3AD
Tel : 0870 333 1600
Fax : 0207 222 8430

Web: http://www.rics.org/ 

Chartered Institute of Building CIOB
Englemere
Kings Ride
Ascot
Berkshire
Tel : 01344 630700
Fax: 01344 630777

Web: http://www.ciob.org/

The Institute of Structural Engineers ISE
11 Upper Belgrave Street
London
SW1 8BH
Tel : 0207 235 4535

Fax: 0207 235 4294

Web: http://www.istructe.org/

Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologist CIAT
397 City Road
London
EC1V 1NE
Tel : 0207 278 2206
Fax : 0207 837 3194

Web: http://www.ciat.org.uk/ 

Federation of Master Builders FMB
Gordon Fisher House
14- 15 Great James Street
London
WC1N 3DP
Tel : 0207 242 7583
Fax : 0207 404 0296

Web: http://www.fmb.org.uk/

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