{"id":807,"date":"2013-10-30T10:11:44","date_gmt":"2013-10-30T09:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dryfix.net\/blog\/?p=807"},"modified":"2013-10-30T10:13:54","modified_gmt":"2013-10-30T09:13:54","slug":"kings-of-crock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dryfix.net\/blog\/kings-of-crock\/","title":{"rendered":"Kings of Crock!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kings of Crock!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Recently the PCA (Property Care Association) which is the leading industry body damp and timber preservation professionals wrote an article in their weekly publication warning of an increased number in the reported cases of Logo abuse. This is basically the use of the associations logo by none accredited companies passing themselves of as PCA members. For some reason there has been an increase in reported logo abuse cases with 7 cases alone reported in September. I\u2019m not sure why a sudden peak in companies misrepresenting themselves is occurring, I can only suspect that as with all associations and government endorsed schemes the recognition provided by association carries such weight it must be difficult for cowboys to pass by the opportunity of falsely gaining custom.<\/p>\n

In response to the rising case numbers the association had asked all members to keep an eye out for anyone who maybe falsely passing themselves off as members, misrepresenting the association and misleading customers.<\/p>\n

Like all members of the association I take my membership seriously, as it helps represent both myself and my company as elite professionals working within our industry. Associations and government endorsed schemes are however not only about representing ourselves the \u201cprofessionals\u201d, but also about establishing good practice, standards and guidelines, further education and progression as well as protecting consumers. \u00a0As I\u2019m sure anyone would agree protecting the identity of our associations is of the benefit to everyone, it\u2019s just a shame most associations don’t have a full time team like Channel\u00a0 5\u2019s Dominic Littlewood and Melinda Messenger <\/span><\/a><\/span>on the case.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Shortly after the article came to my attention I came across this particular company online Grimsby Damp Solutions Ltd<\/span><\/a><\/span>, a company I had never heard of before claiming to be full members of the Property Care Association on their website. \u00a0As a member of the association myself it is quite easy for us to confirm the validity of these claims by searching through the associations database of member contractors, you can do this online yourself by using the websites \u201cfind a contractor\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/span> icon on the home page. Guess what?…….Despite what\u00a0 Grimsby Damp solutions Ltd claim on their website they are NOT members of the Property Care Association.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>In fact when I contact the PCA about these claims, Grimsby Damp solutions had already been reported and had previously ceased the use of the association\u2019s logo on their website. It appears however their memory is short lived as it appears to have miraculously reappeared, how strange?……. Needless to say the PCA are back on the case and have informed Trading Standards of the situation also.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Whilst browsing through their website this company make some substantial claims in addition to other industry accreditation, CHAS approved and ConstructionLine approved. Well guess what, so are we as too are many other professional companies. We checked out the validity of these claims with the CHAS and ConstructionLine databases and to no surprise they are not registered there either.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The company also claim to offer a lifetime guarantee for their work and have a satisfaction rate between 98.7% and 100% whilst issuing 13,550 guarantees in a year.\u00a0 Statistics and promises which I\u2019m sure are as reliable as their previous claims.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>What is most amusing however is the paragraph on their website dedicated to trust, which I\u2019m sure if your trust in them wasn\u2019t already tarnished, is now \u201c<\/em> Trust: We’ve been in business for Many Years and gain most of our business through recommendations and repeat business. Guaranteed Service: Our treatments carry a long term Guarantee. Over the years we have treated a vast range of properties Grimsby Damp Solutions is one of the few companies whose guarantees are for Life!.\u201d <\/em><\/span>Substantial claims for a company who have apparently been treating properties for years however were only established in 07\/06\/2013 according to companies house records<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Grimsby Damp Solutions Ltd has all the indications of a bogus contractor;<\/p>\n

*No trading history<\/p>\n

*False industry accreditation<\/p>\n

*Blatant lies on their website<\/p>\n

*A lifetime guarantee backed by no one other than themselves<\/p>\n

*OAP discounts<\/p>\n

As Grimsby Damp Solutions say on their website \u201cStay In The Know ! Try our Best to Educate our Clients, we give a full in-depth report on all Free No-Obligation Surveys!\u201d <\/em><\/span>If you\u2019re looking for a contractor our advice is exactly that \u201cStay in the know\u201d <\/em>and educate yourselves.\u00a0 Avoid the cowboys and Indians and visit the PCA website<\/a> there you can search through a database of approved and industry accredited contractors, and If you\u2019re still unsure ring the PCA\u00a0 they are a friendly, helpful organisation and ask them to verify the company.<\/p>\n

Very little in life is for free with exception to my advice here and of course you\u2019re under no obligation to take it, but choose a contractor from the PCA website, choose companies that rock and avoid the kings of crock!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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