🚿 Gas Engineers Must Have: 

✅ Gas safe register ID

• Every gas engineer must be Gas safe registered by law.
• Ask to see their ID card and check it on www.gassaferegister.co.uk 
• The card shows which appliances they're qualified to work on (e.g. boilers, cookers ect)

❌ Do not use anyone who is not Gas Safe Registered- It's illegal and dangerous

 

⚡Electrical Certificate:

After any electrical work, make sure you receive a certificate. It confirms:

• ⚡ The work is safe and properly tested

• 📜 It complies with Part P of the Building Regulations

• 🏠 It meets electrical safety standards

• 🧾 It’s required for insurance and property records

• 👷‍♂️ It was done by a qualified, registered electrician

🔒Keep this document safe — it’s your proof that the work meets legal and safety requirements.

 

🧱 Building & General Construction Must Have:

✅ Public liability insurance- Covers damage and injury on site

✅ Written quote or contract- Outlines what's included and total cost.

✅ Building control approval- For major works (extensions, walls and drainage)

✅ Waste carrier licence- If they take away rubble or building waste

 

⚖️ Legal Requirements for All Trades

Before hiring any tradesperson, make sure they can provide the right certification and documentation for their work. By law, all trades must:

• ✅ Be qualified and competent for the type of work they do.

• 🧾 Provide certificates or compliance documents where required (e.g., Part P for electrical, Gas Safe for gas work, FENSA for windows, etc.)

• 🏠 Carry public liability insurance.

• 📜 Follow relevant building regulations and safety standards.

Always ask to see proof before work begins, it protects your home or business, your safety, and your legal rights.

 

Why it's important for Customers that Tradespeople have public liability insurance?

 

When hiring a tradesperson, it's important to check that they have public liability insurance. This type of insurance protects both the tradesperson and you, the customer, if something goes wrong during a job.

✅ Protection for you

If your property is accidentally damaged or someone is injured while work is being carried out, public liability insurance covers the cost of repairs, replacements, or compensation. Without it, you may have to chase the tradesperson directly, which can be stressful and costly.

💡Peace of mind 

Knowing your tradesperson is insured gives you confidence that they're professional and responsible, and that any accidents or mistakes will be handed properly.

💼 Professionalism and Accountability

Insurance shows that a tradesperson takes their work seriously. It helps you avoid uninsured work or unqualified "cowboy" operators who might leave you out of pocket if something goes wrong.

 ⌛Faster Resolution

If there's an issue, the insurer handles the claim, meaning quicker, smoother resolutions without long disputes.