The FMB is the building industry's largest trade organisation; it has been set up to promote standards of excellence and helps its members to continually improve levels of business performance and customer service.
Members are carefully vetted before they are allowed to join, and are required to adhere to a strict Code of Practice. The following checks / tests are undertaken on FMB builders;
have a three year trading history
have given 6 references including one from a 'professional' or Local Authority Building Control
have passed independent financial and other checks
have met with local FMB Branch approval
have been vetted by the local authority Building Control Department
have public and employer liability insurance
have no un-discharged bankruptcies or relevant outstanding County Court Judgments against company or directors
are VAT registered
have passed credit checks, public record and director checks.