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Accreditations - Members of the Associations that make a difference

Property Care Association

Dryfix Preservation Ltd are full members of the Property Care Association (PCA). The Property Care Association formerly part of the BWPDA, is the leading trade body for structural waterproofing, wood preservation, damp proofing, flood remediation and structural maintenance in the UK.

The PCA ensures that the highest levels of professionalism operate among its members. Members must meet a number of strict criteria to ensure they meet the required standards including, qualified surveyors and approved financial status. All PCA accredited companies are audited on a regular basis to assure their high standards of workmanship are maintained.

PCA members can be trusted to provide peace of mind through a correct diagnosis and repair, completed by skilled and experienced operatives such as our own accredited CSRT qualified surveyors and PCA Remedial Technicians.

All companies working within the remedial industry should strive to become PCA members - is your contractor a PCA member?

C.S.R.T. Qualified Surveyors - Certified Surveyors in Remedial Treatment.

Our surveyors hold the (CSRT) qualification which is a Nationally recognised professional qualification within the remedial industry awarded by our leading body the PCA Property Care Association. This qualification proves extensive knowledge and experience of diagnosis and specification of works for dampness, timber preservation and competence for relevant health, safety and legal legislation.

Guarantee Protection Trust

Formed as the GPT (Guarantee Protection Trust) in 1983, Guarantee Protection Insurance Ltd (GPI) provides insurance cover which is only offered by specialist approved contractors who are selected to offer insured guarantees.

Guarantee Protection Insurance Ltd (GPI) offer insurance certificates for a period of 20 years* starting from the date work was carried out. Unlike others this insurance policies, GPI cover relates to the property rather than the owner, so if you decide to sell your property the cover is automatically transferred free of charge to the new owners. The insurance comes into force if your contractor is no longer trading and covers his liability to you (subject to GPI terms and conditions).

If your contractor goes out of business GPI will provide another PCA contractor in his place to rectify any problems under the guarantee, free of charge.

The GPI is a Financial Services Authority (FSA) regulated company.

Institute of Specialist Surveyors and Engineers

Russell A. Rafton our senior surveyor is an associate member of the ISSE Institute of Specialist Surveyors and Engineers. Achieving member status from the institute reflects Russell's knowledge, experience and training at a professional level within the industry. The institute demands adherence to strict industry practices and continual professional development of its members. A Holistic approach to dampness and timber decay in buildings is also practiced with emphasis on accurate diagnosis and targeted treatments, not necessarily chemically orientated.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification (IICRC)

Dryfix Preservation Ltd have achieved professional recognition in the specialist cleaning and restoration industry by becoming a certified firm with the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC).

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification (IICRC) is the world's largest certification body for the flooring inspection, floor covering and specialised fabric cleaning and disaster restoration industry.

The IICRC is a non-profit standard-setting organization dedicated to raising industry standards through technical proficiency. By administering a strict process of certification, the IICRC provides a means by which consumers can receive the highest quality of service from trained, knowledgeable, professional technicians.

Russell A. Rafton our senior surveyor is qualified through examination in the fields of Fire & Smoke Restoration, Odour Control, Water Damage Restoration, Structural Drying and Mould Remediation all achieved through the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration.

TrustMark

TrustMark is a government endorsed scheme designed to help property owners find reliable and trustworthy trades people to make home improvements.

The trust mark stamp of quality operates within a framework under which scheme operators who work in the RMI (repair, maintenance and improvement) sector, including trade associations, local government, and independent scheme operators, such as our PCA. These schemes are approved to carry the TrustMark logo and recruit reputable and trustworthy tradesmen to promote and improve the repair and maintenance sector standards. All of these scheme operators are audited annually by TrustMark, to ensure processes, standards and complaint procedures are being maintained.

The PCA is a member of the TrustMark scheme.

Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS).

Dryfix Preservation Ltd are a CHAS Accredited Firm. CHAS is a government scheme developed in 1997 designed and established for health and safety pre-qualification in the construction industry. CHAS is a non-commercial scheme available to suppliers who provide goods and services and organisations looking for suitably competent suppliers.

A 100% Fully Qualified Workforce

Dryfix Preservation have a 100% PCA trained fully qualified workforce!

Dryfix Preservation Ltd have also achieved professional recognition for remedial assessment and treatment from all major leading UK chemical companies.