Trader Register Scheme
The Trading Standards Services in
Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin operate a Trader Register Scheme for small home
improvement traders in the area. The Register was launched in 2007 and we have
almost 500 local members.
The Scheme was developed because of concerns from the public about rogue traders
and some people simply didn't know where to start to appoint a tradesperson they
could trust. Businesses who apply for the scheme are
checked out by Trading Standards and other members of the Steering Group.All
members have signed up to a strict code of practice and agree to work with
Trading Standards in the unlikely event of a dispute.
Our registered traders cover a wide range of home improvements from large
building works to small jobs such as fixing a leaky tap.
It is very easy to find a trader - you can either search on the website at
www.traderregister.org.uk or
telephone our call centre on 0345 678 9000. A representative will do the search
and post out the results.
We feel that this is a really valuable service for the local community. In the
current economic climate we are seeing an increase in the number of complaints
about rogue traders and would like to see more people using the Trader Register.