What are the benefits of approval?
Approved Contractors will gain:
- Free entry on the NICEIC register of contractors a valuable reference for householders, landlords and other buyers of contracting services.
- Use of the NICEIC Approved Contractor mark on stationery, website, vehicles and advertising materials
- Free access to the The Essential Guide to the Wiring Regulations (updated quarterly), the industry's definitive guide to complying with BS 7671
- Technical support through seminars, publications, technical helpline and a secure log in area on the NICEIC website
- The ability to pass on benefits to customers that are not available through the non-certified routes of compliance
Customers of registered contractors will enjoy the following benefits:
- Confidence that the work is performed by competent contractors and that it complies with the relevant safety standards
- Knowledge that the contractor holds adequate insurance and that essential documentation, training, technical capability and equipment is maintained and up-to-date
- Peace of mind, as NICEIC has an independent Complaints Procedure and Insurance Backed Warranty Scheme if any problems should arise