Design Buy Build Issue 17 2015 | Page 89

Roofers Urged To Make The Most Of Competentroofer Membership Continuing its membership awareness campaign - ‘Get wise, get savvy, get NFRC’ - The National Federation of Roofing Contractors is urging roofers to make the most of their membership of CompetentRoofer, and for non-members to seriously consider its merits. Increasingly seen as a key distinction between companies in the refurbishment market, CompetentRoofer encompasses all types of roofing - including domestic, commercial and industrial properties. The scheme essentially enables roofers to self-certify that their refurbishment work complies with Building Regulations. Should fifty percent or more of the roof need replacing, then under the Building Regulations, the Local Authority would have to be notified a minimum of 48 hours before work commences. As well as alleviating customers of this added pressure, charges for Building Control Inspectors to approve the roof can be avoided, as well as the inconvenience of waiting for an inspector to visit. For domestic work, this saves a fee of somewhere between £200 and £400 a job, and it is even more for commercial work. Derived from the Government’s Competent Person Scheme and operated by NFRC, CompetentRoofer is open to all roofing contactors in England and Wales and is easy and inexpensive to join. As well as distinctive vehicle stickers and recognisable logos, members will feature on an exclusive website listing and enquiries can even be re-directed to members’ own websites. Regular updates and technical advice are also provided. To register for CompetentRoofer, call 020 7448 3189 or visit www.competentroofer.co.uk 089