How to find the best double glazing companies near me
15th September 2021 - By Jason Clemmit
How to find the best double glazing companies near me
Finding the best double glazing companies near you shouldn’t be a difficult task. But with so many different review sites, some of which contractors can pay to be listed on, it can become a minefield. The question to ask is, what makes a double glazing company good? This way, you’ll know what to look for.
At Certified Competent, we help you find the best! Every review you see on Certified Competent is from a genuine customer of our certified competent installers so you can have complete trust in their ratings and reviews.
Why choose us?
Choosing us to help you find the best double glazing companies near you will save lots of time. Unlike other review sites, Certified Competent offers a free to use online directory of traders and you can select from reliable, trusted home improvement companies.
All of the installers you come across on the Certified Competent website are all certified and accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
UKAS assess the competence of organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and collaboration services. So by choosing a Certified Competent member, you can be assured that your double glazing will be installed by a company who has been checked by a third party and is in line with the latest Building Regulations.
We’re powered by Certass
Being powered by Certass means that all the installers we have listed on our site offer a reliable, trustworthy service. They are regularly inspected and audited so that Certass can be sure of their workmanship. Certass members can self-certify that their installations meet the appropriate standards and codes of practice to install your double glazing.
Self-certification
When searching for double glazing companies near you, knowing that they are part of a competent persons scheme gives you, as a homeowner, real confidence in your installer. Self-certification saves you time, as you won’t have to get another party involved to approve the work you have had done. Through self-certification schemes, installers declare that their installations are carried out in line with Building Regulations to a high quality.
Installers listed could be FENSA approved, which means that they are government-authorised and comply with set regulations for windows and doors. Certified Competent also allows self-certification and is run by Certass, a UKAS approved scheme for glazing installers.
Building regulations
Before starting a home improvement project, no matter how big or small, it’s always best to check Building Regulations just to be safe. Building Regulations for windows and doors apply to thermal performance as well as other areas, such as safety, air supply, means of escape and ventilation. Choosing Certified Competent means that you don’t have to check Building Regulations yourself, as their registration of the work means it is compliant with current regulations.
Insurance Backed Guarantees
Your tradesman will give you a written guarantee that details what it covers and what to do if something goes wrong.
However, if your double glazing installer ceases trading or retires, then you will be covered by the Insurance Backed Guarantee, which gives you extra peace of mind on completion of your project. An Insurance Backed Guarantee ensures there is always protection for your home improvement project, even if the installation company ceases to trade.
Part of the self-certification rules say that all installers who complete self-certified work must provide financial protection for a minimum of a 6 years. Every Certified Competent installer will offer financial protection, most will be in the form of an Insurance Backed Guarantee, for the work that they do for you.
Find the best double glazing companies near you with Certified Competent
Find the best double glazing companies for your next home improvement project with our online directory full of highly skilled installers. Finding the right installer for your double glazing is made easier with Certified Competent. Get in touch with them through our website so you can discuss your requirements and get a quote.