NHBC – The NHBC (National House Building Council)
is the standard setting body and leading warranty and insurance provider for new and newly converted homes in the UK. To be registered with the NHBC, builders and developers must demonstrate financial security and technical competence. The NHBC carries out commercial and technical assessments of all applicant builders and developers before offering “registered” status. All registered builders agree to comply with NHBC Rules and build homes to NHBC Standards of construction.

CONSTRUCTIONLINE - Constructionline is the UK register of pre-qualified local and national construction and construction-related contractors and consultants. Owned and endorsed by the DTI, Constructionline is a contributor to the Rethinking Construction initiative. The benefits of Constructionline are as a one stop source of registered companies who have satisfied the usual prequalification criterion. Information on financial matters, policies, insurance and the like are regularly updated. This enables a speedy assessment of a Contractors abilities.

NFRC – The NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors)
is the UK’s largest roofing trade association representing over 60% of the roofing industry by value. The NFRC actively ensure that members offer high standards of workmanship and sound business practice through a strict code of practice and independent vetting procedures, including site inspections and adhereing to the Government Trustmark standards. All NFRC trade members hold comprehensive insurance cover and insurance backed warranties are available.

CHAS – Chas (the Contractors Health and Safety Scheme)
is a scheme used by Construction companies when short listing contractors, suppliers and consultants (companies) who apply to work for them. It provides information about the Health and Safety part of their application. By participating in the CHAS scheme, M.A.R.S Construction is able to appoint sub-contractors and suppliers who meet the health and safety criteria in the pre-qualification application. This gives peace of mind to our clients that everyone involved in the project is fully aware of health and safety.

TRUSTMARK – Trustmark is the nationwide Government backed scheme to help consumers find reputable tradesmen to carry out work inside and outside their home. The National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited is an approved scheme operator for Trustmark and together with the Government and other key bodies are working together to stamp out rogue traders in the roofing industry.