New PCA Website Signposts Householders To Trusted Professionals

May 22, 2013 - PRLog -- Homeowners looking to find a professional contractor in the building preservation sector can get quickly connected with trusted professionals with the launch of a new look website from national trade body, the Property Care Association (http://www.property-care.org/) (PCA).

A new postcode search facility at http://www.property-care.org allows householders to quickly identify specialist contractors with the right skills for projects.

The facility is part of a range of measures introduced to make the new PCA website easier to navigate.

Representing the highest standards of professionalism in the UK building preservation industry, PCA members work within the structural waterproofing, wood preservation, damp-proofing, flood remediation, invasive weed control and structural repair (http://www.property-care.org/Homeowners.Structural_Repair.asp) sectors.

The trade body’s highly-trained members are able to tackle property issues including damp (http://www.property-care.org/Homeowners.Damp_Control.asp) and condensation, the control of invasive plants (http://www.property-care.org/Homeowners.Invasive_Weed_Con...) such as Japanese Knotweed, the creation of basement conversions and the repair of properties after flood damage - all working to the Association’s stringent guidelines and procedures.

As well as delivering a trusted repair procedure, PCA members are also able to carry out specialist surveys as part of the house-buying procedure – to identify potential problems.

Stephen Hodgson, Chief Executive of the PCA (http://www.property-care.org/), said: “The PCA offers a trusted route to find a bona fide contractor – and this new website makes the selection quicker and more straightforward for visitors to our website.

“When choosing a member of the Property Care Association, consumers can be certain that they have undergone rigorous, ongoing checks to achieve and retain membership.

“An expert assessor with a wealth of experience and technical knowledge has audited every member and checked the quality of work on site, carrying out comprehensive technical, financial and operational verification visits.

“As a result all members are qualified and operate within established companies – and are able to offer high quality service and peace of mind that can be supported by independently insured guarantees.”

The PCA is noted for its training and technical expertise, with an industry-recognised training programme and a renowned technical panel able to share best practice and guidance with members.

It is also a member of Trustmark, the Government-backed scheme which aims to help consumers find reliable and trustworthy tradesmen when making improvements or repairs to their homes.

To find out more, log on to the PCA website at http://www.property-care.org/ or call 0844 375 4301.

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Notes To Editors

Noted for its training and technical expertise, the PCA incorporates the British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association (BWPDA), which has been in formation for almost 80 years.

The trade body represents the UK’s structural repair sector, as well as the structural waterproofing, wood preservation, damp-proofing, flood remediation and invasive weed control industries.

As well as delivering a trusted repair procedure, PCA members are able to carry out specialist surveys as part of the house-buying procedure  to identify potential problems – as well as a range of other services  designed to preserve and protect homes and buildings across the UK.

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