Accreditation Process

All Accredited Installers must, as a minimum:

  • Have been trading for 3 consecutive years or more
  • Carry minimum insurances of a) £5m Public Liability b) £10m Employers Liability
  • Provide every customer with a Written Contract and Terms and Conditions
  • Provide every customer with a Written Guarantee
  • Provide every customer with Deposit Protection Insurance (where applicable)
  • Provide every customer with an Insurance Backed Guarantee
  • Comply with building control regulations on every installation
  • Allow DGCOS Inspectors to inspect any installation deemed necessary
  • Allow DGCOS to send every customer a Satisfaction Survey Questionnaire
  • Have an authorised Remedial Handler (and system)
  • Have an authorised Complaint Handler (and system)
  • Submit to the legal jurisdiction of DGCOS and the Ombudsman.

Organisations wishing to apply should use the contact tab, and request an application form.