{"id":71,"date":"2026-04-19T22:11:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T21:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sadiqur.xyz\/glazing\/index.php\/how-we-vet-installers\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T00:19:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T23:19:04","slug":"how-we-vet-installers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/sadiqur.xyz\/glazing\/index.php\/how-we-vet-installers\/","title":{"rendered":"How We Vet Every Installer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f OUR VETTING PROCESS<\/div>\n\n

12 checks on every installer \u2014 before you ever speak to them<\/h1>\n\n\n

No rogue traders. No shell companies. Every installer is phone-verified against 5+ recent customer references<\/strong> before they join \u2014 and re-checked annually<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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The 12-point Findfitter verification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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01<\/div>

FENSA \/ Certass \/ Trustmark registration<\/h3>

Active membership verified on the relevant public database. The UK’s required certifications for replacement window installers.<\/p><\/div>\n

02<\/div>

Companies House registration<\/h3>

Minimum 2 years trading under the same company name. No brand-new shell companies.<\/p><\/div>\n

03<\/div>

Director history check<\/h3>

Directors cross-referenced against struck-off company databases. We filter out repeat liquidators.<\/p><\/div>\n

04<\/div>

Public liability insurance<\/h3>

Minimum \u00a35 million cover, current policy verified with the insurer.<\/p><\/div>\n

05<\/div>

Insurance-backed warranty<\/h3>

10-year workmanship + product warranty, backed by a scheme that honours it even if the installer goes out of business.<\/p><\/div>\n

06<\/div>

Verified reviews<\/h3>

Minimum 20 reviews across Google, Trustpilot, or FENSA’s own feedback system, with 4.0+ star average.<\/p><\/div>\n

07<\/div>

Physical business address<\/h3>

Verified via Companies House and Google Maps. No mobile-phone-only operations.<\/p><\/div>\n

08<\/div>

UK landline number<\/h3>

Fixed-line number tied to the business address. We don’t list mobile-only installers.<\/p><\/div>\n

09<\/div>

VAT registration check<\/h3>

VAT-registered status signals scale and legitimacy. Unregistered trades must have a clear business reason.<\/p><\/div>\n

10<\/div>

Payment method verified<\/h3>

Installer accepts card, bank transfer, or finance \u2014 never cash-only. Protects your payment rights.<\/p><\/div>\n

11<\/div>

Building regulations process<\/h3>

Documented workflow for local council notification + FENSA certificate issuance.<\/p><\/div>\n

12<\/div>

Quarterly re-verification<\/h3>

Every installer is re-checked every 90 days. Credentials can’t lapse without us knowing.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t

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Get quotes from vetted installers<\/h3>\n\t\t

Enter your postcode \u2014 every installer has passed our 12-point check.<\/p>\n\t\t

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